#10C20D color
The hex color #10C20D is a vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 6.3% red, 76.1% green and 5.1% blue (16, 194, 13).
Its hue angle is 119°, with 87% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 92% cyan, 0% magenta, 93% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Crude Banana (#21C40E), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.74:1).
#10C20D color codes
| HEX | #10C20D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(16, 194, 13) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(6.3%, 76.1%, 5.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(119, 87%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(119, 93%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(92%, 0%, 93%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.55, -69.15, 66.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.55, 95.82, 136.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.577, 38.72, 6.823) | |
| Decimal | 1098253 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #10C20D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #10C20D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #10C20D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #10C20D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6ae00Protanopia
no red cones#b6a32eDeuteranopia
no green cones#00bca5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a7a7a7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #10c20d; }
.text { color: #10c20d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #10c20d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(16 194 13 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #10c20d, #0dc265); }
Similar colors
#21c40eCrude Banana#00bb00Green Glimmer#33bb00Sour Apple Rings#22bb22Lush Plains#11bb22Spring Forth#00cc11Pressing My Luck#02cc02Demeter Green#00cc00Tunic Green
Closest common color name: Kelly Green.
Questions
- What color is #10C20D?
- #10C20D is a vivid green, closest to the named color Crude Banana. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #10C20D?
- The RGB value is 16, 194, 13: 16 red, 194 green and 13 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #10C20D?
- The complementary color is #BF0DC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #10C20D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.74:1 and white text 2.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.