Lime is a medium, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00FF00, which equals rgb(0, 255, 0) in RGB and hsl(120, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00FF00 - RGB
0, 255, 0 - HSL
120°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
100, 0, 100, 0 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Lime
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 15.30:1. Its complementary color is #FF00FF.
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Lime color codes
| HEX | #00FF00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 255, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 120°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 65280 |
Shades and tints of Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5FFD5 - 100
#AAFFAA - 200
#80FF80 - 300
#55FF55 - 400
#2BFF2B - 500
#00FF00 - 600
#00D500 - 700
#00AA00 - 800
#008000 - 900
#005500 - 950
#002B00
Color harmonies for Lime
- Complementary
#FF00FF≈ Pure Fuchsia - Analogous −30°
#80FF00≈ Chartreuse - Analogous +30°
#00FF80≈ Spring Green - Triadic +120°
#0000FF≈ Pure Ultramarine - Triadic +240°
#FF0000≈ Pure Cardinal - Split 150°
#8000FF≈ Pure Violet - Split 210°
#FF0080≈ Rose
Contrast and accessibility of Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Lime | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Lime | Aa | 15.30:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Lime
background-color: #00FF00;color: #00FF00;background-color: rgb(0, 255, 0);background-color: hsl(120, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-lime: #00FF00; }class="bg-[#00FF00]"Colors similar to Lime
- Pure Shamrock
#1AFF00 - Pure Kelly
#00FF19 - Pure Clover
#33FF00 - Bright Green
#19E619 - Medium Dark Green
#00D600 - Medium Dark Shamrock
#15D600 - Pure Emerald
#00FF33 - Medium Dark Kelly
#00D615 - Medium Light Green
#29FF29 - Bright Shamrock
#2EE619 - Bright Kelly
#19E62E - Medium Dark Clover
#2BD600
More green shades
- Dark Olive Green
#556B2F - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F - Green
#008000 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Lawn Green
#7CFC00 - Light Green
#90EE90 - Medium Aquamarine
#66CDAA - Medium Sea Green
#3CB371 - Medium Spring Green
#00FA9A - Olive Drab
#6B8E23 - Spring Green
#00FF7F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Lime?
The HEX code for Lime is #00FF00.
What is the RGB value of Lime?
Lime has an RGB value of 0, 255, 0 (rgb(0, 255, 0)). In HSL it is 120°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Lime?
Use black text on Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 and black text has 15.30:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Lime?
The complementary color of Lime is #FF00FF. Analogous colors #80FF00 and #00FF80 also pair well.