Sassy Lime
Also known as: Grape Cassata , Garlic Toast , Charlock , Carolina Parakeet
Few yellows feel this lively. Sassy Lime leans warm and sunny and uplifting, which points it toward kids' apps and summer palettes. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Sassy Lime maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.38:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sassy Lime color codes
- HEX
- #DFE289
- RGB
- rgb(223, 226, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(223, 226, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(62, 61%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(62, 39%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 39%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(88.2 -10.6 43.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.1% 0.112 110.1)
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: khaki #F0E68C · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 10.8 · 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 Sassy Lime works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sassy 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 Sassy 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 1.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sassy Lime background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sassy Lime
Sassy Lime with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sassy Lime
Sassy Lime triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hippy #EAE583 · ΔE 2.8
- Cornflake #F0E68C · ΔE 3.7
- Lemonade #EFE499 · ΔE 4.5
- Pollen #EEEEAA · ΔE 4.9
- Thunderdome #F6F3A7 · ΔE 4.9
- Illuminating #EEEE77 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sassy Lime is closest to Foggy Love .
FAQ
Sassy Lime FAQs
What color is Sassy Lime?
Sassy Lime is a light yellow with the hex code #DFE289. In HSL terms it has a hue of 62°, 61% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sassy Lime?
The hex code for Sassy Lime is #DFE289. In RGB it's rgb(223, 226, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 39%, 11%).
What colors go well with Sassy Lime?
Sassy Lime pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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