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 exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
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
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.06:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lime background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lime
Lime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lime
Lime triad
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.
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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