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#168D48 color code is #168D48. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #168d48.

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#168D48 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #168D48 is 0.1969. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.25:1 against white and 4.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#168D48 on white4.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#168D48 on black4.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #168D484.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #168D484.94:1AA

#168D48 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #168D48?+
The hex code for #168D48 is #168D48. In RGB it's rgb(22, 141, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(145, 73%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #168D48?+
#168D48 in RGB is (22, 141, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(22, 141, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #168D48?+
#168D48 converts to CMYK(84%, 0%, 49%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #168D48.
Is #168d48 a warm or cool color?+
#168D48 (#168D48) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 145° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #168d48 belong to?+
#168D48 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 145°, 73%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #168d48 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#168D48 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.25:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #168d48?+
The nearest Pantone match for #168D48 (#168D48) is 4641 C Jewel Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #168D48 in design

Practical guidance for using #168d48 (#168D48) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#168D48 (#168D48) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #168D48 (#168D48) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#168D48 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#168D48 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.