Lime
Also known as: Chestnut Shell , Wolf Lichen , Spring Bud , Lime Candy Pearl
Lime sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid green that feels grounded and restorative. Try it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Lime plays well with purple tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Lime color codes
- HEX
- #AAFF32
- RGB
- rgb(170, 255, 50)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 255, 50, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(85, 100%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(85, 80%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(33%, 0%, 80%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(92.1 -47.4 79.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.2% 0.234 130.7)
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 0.5
- RAL 6038: Luminous green #00F700 · ΔE 9.4 · 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 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
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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 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 1.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lime background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lime
Lime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lime
Lime triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Spring Bud #A7FC00 · ΔE 1.6
- Acid Green #8FFE09 · ΔE 2.7
- Mochito #8EFA00 · ΔE 2.8
- Atomic Lime #B9FF03 · ΔE 3.1
- Radioactive #89FE05 · ΔE 3.2
- Loud Lime #88FF22 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lime is closest to Foggy Love .
FAQ
Lime FAQs
What color is Lime?
Lime is a medium green with the hex code #AAFF32. In HSL terms it has a hue of 85°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lime?
The hex code for Lime is #AAFF32. In RGB it's rgb(170, 255, 50), and in CMYK it's cmyk(33%, 0%, 80%, 0%).
What colors go well with Lime?
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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