Dark Lime is a dark, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #6A8500, which equals rgb(106, 133, 0) in RGB and hsl(72, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M0 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A8500 - RGB
106, 133, 0 - HSL
72°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
20, 0, 100, 48 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Lime
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.97:1. Its complementary color is #1B0085.
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Dark Lime color codes
| HEX | #6A8500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 133, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 72°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 20%, 0%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 6980864 |
Shades and tints of Dark Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6EBD5 - 100
#CDD6AA - 200
#B5C280 - 300
#9CAE55 - 400
#83992B - 500
#6A8500 - 600
#586F00 - 700
#475900 - 800
#354300 - 900
#232C00 - 950
#121600
Color harmonies for Dark Lime
- Complementary
#1B0085≈ Dark Iris - Analogous −30°
#855D00≈ Dark Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#288500≈ Dark Clover - Triadic +120°
#006A85≈ Dark Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#85006A≈ Dark Fuchsia - Split 150°
#002885≈ Dark Cornflower - Split 210°
#5D0085≈ Dark Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Lime | Aa | 4.23:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dark Lime | Aa | 4.97:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dark Lime
background-color: #6A8500;color: #6A8500;background-color: rgb(106, 133, 0);background-color: hsl(72, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-lime: #6A8500; }class="bg-[#6A8500]"Colors similar to Dark Lime
- Dark Chartreuse
#5D8500 - Dark Citron
#778500 - Avocado
#568203 - Dark Bright Citron
#6D770D - Olive
#808000 - Dark Bright Lime
#62770D - Dark Spring Bud
#508500 - Dark Bright Yellow
#77770D - Dark Yellow
#858500 - Dark Bright Chartreuse
#58770D - Dark Gold
#857700 - Deep Bright Spring Bud
#659C11
More yellow shades
- Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Very Pale Dusty Citron
#D8DAC8 - Palest Dusty Citron
#EAEBE0 - Darkest Lime
#293300 - Very Dark Lime
#495C00 - Deep Lime
#8BAD00 - Medium Dark Lime
#ABD600 - Pure Lime
#CCFF00 - Medium Light Lime
#D4FF29 - Light Lime
#DCFF52
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Lime?
The HEX code for Dark Lime is #6A8500.
What is the RGB value of Dark Lime?
Dark Lime has an RGB value of 106, 133, 0 (rgb(106, 133, 0)). In HSL it is 72°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Lime?
Use black text on Dark Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 and black text has 4.97:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Lime?
The complementary color of Dark Lime is #1B0085. Analogous colors #855D00 and #288500 also pair well.