Lime Zest
Also known as: Citron Goby, Bright Chartreuse, Dancing-Lady Orchid, Lime Jelly
Lime Zest is a medium, vivid green that reads as grounded and restorative. It shines in finance apps and outdoor gear. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.38:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Lime Zest color codes
- HEX
- #DDFF00
- RGB
- rgb(221, 255, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 255, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(68, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(68, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 0%, 100%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(95.1 -29.3 90.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.2% 0.222 119.0)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 1026 — Luminous yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Zest 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: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lime Zest
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lime Zest by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.38:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lime Zest background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lime Zest
Lime Zest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lime Zest
Lime Zest triad
Similar colors
- Volt#CEFF00 · ΔE 2.5
- John Lemon#EEFF22 · ΔE 2.9
- Green Ooze#E1FE52 · ΔE 3.5
- Busy Bee#F4FF00 · ΔE 4.3
- Chartreuse#C1F80A · ΔE 4.3
- Limoncello#BFFF00 · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lime Zest is closest to Cloud Break.
Lime Zest FAQs
What color is Lime Zest?
Lime Zest is a medium green with the hex code #DDFF00. In HSL terms it has a hue of 68°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lime Zest?
The hex code for Lime Zest is #DDFF00. In RGB it's rgb(221, 255, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 0%, 100%, 0%).
What colors go well with Lime Zest?
Lime Zest 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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