Lime Mist
Also known as: Creamy Avocado , Reef Refractions , Laced Green , Hawthorn Blossom
With its warm undertone, Lime Mist (#DDFFAA) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.96:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Lime Mist color codes
- HEX
- #DDFFAA
- RGB
- rgb(221, 255, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 255, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(84, 100%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(84, 33%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 0%, 33%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(96.1 -21.7 36.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.6% 0.114 126.2)
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 and translates well to print.
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: palegreen #98FB98 · ΔE 9.9
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 12.3 · 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 Lime Mist works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lime Mist
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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 Lime Mist 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 1.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.96:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lime Mist background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lime Mist
Lime Mist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lime Mist
Lime Mist triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pastel Pea #BEE7A5 · ΔE 6.7
- Kiwi Kiss #EEF9C1 · ΔE 6.7
- Pisco Sour #BEEB71 · ΔE 7.5
- Sour #E5EDB5 · ΔE 7.6
- Ice Ice #BAEBAE · ΔE 7.7
- Basil Smash #B7E1A1 · ΔE 8.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lime Mist is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Lime Mist FAQs
What color is Lime Mist?
Lime Mist is a light green with the hex code #DDFFAA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 84°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lime Mist?
The hex code for Lime Mist is #DDFFAA. In RGB it's rgb(221, 255, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 0%, 33%, 0%).
What colors go well with Lime Mist?
Lime Mist pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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