Lime Zest
Also known as: Citron Goby , Bright Chartreuse , Dancing-Lady Orchid , Lime Jelly
With its warm undertone, Lime Zest (#DDFF00) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it 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.
Reference
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)
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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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: 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, 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 Zest
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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 Zest 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 1.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lime Zest background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lime Zest
Lime Zest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lime Zest
Lime Zest triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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