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Lime#00FF00

Lime color code is #00FF00. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with lime.

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Lime Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Lime is 0.7152. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.37:1 against white and 15.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Lime on white1.37:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Lime on black15.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Lime1.37:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Lime15.30:1AAA

Lime — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Lime?+
The hex code for Lime is #00FF00. In RGB it's rgb(0, 255, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of Lime?+
Lime in RGB is (0, 255, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 255, 0).
What is the CMYK value of Lime?+
Lime converts to CMYK(100%, 0%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #00FF00.
Is lime a warm or cool color?+
Lime (#00FF00) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does lime belong to?+
Lime belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 100%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is lime accessible for body text on a white background?+
Lime on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.37:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for lime?+
The nearest Pantone match for Lime (#00FF00) is 4051 C Neon Spring, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Lime in design

Practical guidance for using lime (#00FF00) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Lime (#00FF00) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Lime (#00FF00) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Lime flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Lime works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.