Atomic Lime
Also known as: Nuclear Blast , Sweet Venom , Limoncello , French Lime
Atomic Lime holds a medium position in the green range and reads as calm and balanced. You'll see it used for outdoor gear and wellness brands. Match it with purple accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.37:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Atomic Lime color codes
- HEX
- #B9FF03
- RGB
- rgb(185, 255, 3)
- RGBA
- rgba(185, 255, 3, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(77, 100%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(77, 99%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(27%, 0%, 99%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(92.8 -42.8 87.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.9% 0.237 127.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: greenyellow #ADFF2F · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 6038: Luminous green #00F700 · ΔE 12.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Atomic Lime works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Atomic Lime
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Atomic Lime by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.37:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Atomic Lime background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Atomic Lime
Atomic Lime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Atomic Lime
Atomic Lime triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Limoncello #BFFF00 · ΔE 0.9
- Chartreuse #C1F80A · ΔE 2.2
- Spring Bud #A7FC00 · ΔE 2.3
- Lime #AAFF32 · ΔE 3.1
- Volt #CEFF00 · ΔE 3.2
- Lush Green #BBEE00 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Atomic Lime is closest to Foggy Love .
FAQ
Atomic Lime FAQs
What color is Atomic Lime?
Atomic Lime is a medium green with the hex code #B9FF03. In HSL terms it has a hue of 77°, 100% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Atomic Lime?
The hex code for Atomic Lime is #B9FF03. In RGB it's rgb(185, 255, 3), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 0%, 99%, 0%).
What colors go well with Atomic Lime?
Atomic Lime pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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