Lime Twist
Also known as: Evening Primrose , Young Grass , Fuego Verde , Lime Punch
Lime Twist sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.05:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Lime Twist color codes
- HEX
- #C6D624
- RGB
- rgb(198, 214, 36)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 214, 36, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(65, 71%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(65, 83%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 83%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(82.3 -20.0 75.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.6% 0.182 115.2)
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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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: yellowgreen #9ACD32 · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 8.7 · 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 Twist works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Twist
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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 Twist 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 1.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lime Twist background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lime Twist
Lime Twist with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lime Twist
Lime Twist triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lime Punch #C0D725 · ΔE 1.4
- Goldzilla #CDD80D · ΔE 1.8
- Greenivorous #CAE03B · ΔE 2.7
- Pear #D1E231 · ΔE 2.8
- High Grass #BBDD00 · ΔE 3.4
- Lime Fizz #CFE838 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lime Twist is closest to Beefy Pink .
FAQ
Lime Twist FAQs
What color is Lime Twist?
Lime Twist is a medium yellow with the hex code #C6D624. In HSL terms it has a hue of 65°, 71% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lime Twist?
The hex code for Lime Twist is #C6D624. In RGB it's rgb(198, 214, 36), and in CMYK it's cmyk(7%, 0%, 83%, 16%).
What colors go well with Lime Twist?
Lime Twist pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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