Soft Lime is a medium, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #ADCC33, which equals rgb(173, 204, 51) in RGB and hsl(72, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C15 M0 Y75 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#ADCC33 - RGB
173, 204, 51 - HSL
72°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
15, 0, 75, 20 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Soft 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.46:1. Its complementary color is #5233CC.
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Soft Lime color codes
| HEX | #ADCC33 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 204, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 72°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 15%, 0%, 75%, 20% |
| Decimal | 11390003 |
Shades and tints of Soft Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1F7DD - 100
#E4EEBB - 200
#D6E699 - 300
#C8DD77 - 400
#BBD555 - 500
#ADCC33 - 600
#90AA2B - 700
#738822 - 800
#57661A - 900
#3A4411 - 950
#1D2209
Color harmonies for Soft Lime
- Complementary
#5233CC≈ Soft Iris - Analogous −30°
#CC9E33≈ Soft Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#61CC33≈ Soft Clover - Triadic +120°
#33ADCC≈ Soft Capri - Triadic +240°
#CC33AD≈ Soft Raspberry - Split 150°
#3361CC≈ Soft Cornflower - Split 210°
#9E33CC≈ Dark Orchid
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Lime | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Soft Lime | Aa | 11.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Soft Lime
background-color: #ADCC33;color: #ADCC33;background-color: rgb(173, 204, 51);background-color: hsl(72, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-lime: #ADCC33; }class="bg-[#ADCC33]"Colors similar to Soft Lime
- Soft Chartreuse
#9ECC33 - Soft Citron
#BDCC33 - Yellow Green
#9ACD32 - Soft Spring Bud
#8FCC33 - Medium Dark Bright Citron
#B0C115 - Soft Yellow
#CCCC33 - Medium Light Soft Chartreuse
#AED454 - Medium Dark Bright Lime
#9FC115 - Medium Light Soft Spring Bud
#A1D454 - Medium Light Soft Lime
#BAD454 - Soft Gold
#CCBD33 - Medium Dark Bright Yellow
#C1C115
More yellow shades
- Palest Bright Lime
#F2FAD1 - Darkest Soft Lime
#23290A - Very Dark Soft Lime
#3E4912 - Dark Soft Lime
#5A6A1B - Deep Soft Lime
#768B23 - Medium Dark Soft Lime
#92AB2B - Medium Light Soft Lime
#BAD454 - Light Soft Lime
#C8DC74 - Pale Soft Lime
#D5E495 - Very Pale Soft Lime
#E2EDB6 - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Lime?
The HEX code for Soft Lime is #ADCC33.
What is the RGB value of Soft Lime?
Soft Lime has an RGB value of 173, 204, 51 (rgb(173, 204, 51)). In HSL it is 72°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Lime?
Use black text on Soft Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 and black text has 11.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Lime?
The complementary color of Soft Lime is #5233CC. Analogous colors #CC9E33 and #61CC33 also pair well.