Lime Green is a medium, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #32CD32, which equals rgb(50, 205, 50) in RGB and hsl(120, 61%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C76 M0 Y76 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#32CD32 - RGB
50, 205, 50 - HSL
120°, 61%, 50% - CMYK
76, 0, 76, 20 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Lime Green
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.91:1. Its complementary color is #CD32CD.
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Lime Green color codes
| HEX | #32CD32 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(50, 205, 50) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 61%, 50%) |
| HSV | 120°, 76%, 80% |
| CMYK | 76%, 0%, 76%, 20% |
| Decimal | 3329330 |
Shades and tints of Lime Green
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDF7DD - 100
#BBEEBB - 200
#99E699 - 300
#76DE76 - 400
#54D554 - 500
#32CD32 - 600
#2AAB2A - 700
#218921 - 800
#196719 - 900
#114411 - 950
#082208
Color harmonies for Lime Green
- Complementary
#CD32CD≈ Soft Magenta - Analogous −30°
#80CD32≈ Soft Apple - Analogous +30°
#32CD80≈ Soft Mint - Triadic +120°
#3232CD≈ Soft Blue - Triadic +240°
#CD3232≈ Soft Red - Split 150°
#8032CD≈ Soft Violet - Split 210°
#CD3280≈ Soft Blush
Contrast and accessibility of Lime Green
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Lime Green | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Lime Green | Aa | 9.91:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Lime Green
background-color: #32CD32;color: #32CD32;background-color: rgb(50, 205, 50);background-color: hsl(120, 61%, 50%);:root { --color-lime-green: #32CD32; }class="bg-[#32CD32]"Colors similar to Lime Green
- Soft Green
#33CC33 - Soft Shamrock
#42CC33 - Soft Kelly
#33CC42 - Soft Clover
#52CC33 - Medium Dark Bright Emerald
#15C138 - Medium Dark Bright Kelly
#15C127 - Soft Emerald
#33CC52 - Medium Dark Bright Clover
#38C115 - Medium Dark Bright Shamrock
#27C115 - Medium Dark Bright Jade
#15C149 - Bright Kelly
#19E62E - Medium Dark Bright Leaf
#49C115
More green shades
- Chartreuse
#7FFF00 - Forest Green
#228B22 - Sea Green
#2E8B57 - Mint Cream
#F5FFFA - Pale Green
#98FB98 - Aquamarine
#7FFFD4 - Dark Green
#006400 - Dark Olive Green
#556B2F - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F - Green
#008000 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Lime Green?
The HEX code for Lime Green is #32CD32.
What is the RGB value of Lime Green?
Lime Green has an RGB value of 50, 205, 50 (rgb(50, 205, 50)). In HSL it is 120°, 61%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Lime Green?
Use black text on Lime Green. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 and black text has 9.91:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Lime Green?
The complementary color of Lime Green is #CD32CD. Analogous colors #80CD32 and #32CD80 also pair well.