Sour Green
Also known as: Livid Lime , Poisonous Pesto , Electric Energy , Virtual Golf
Sour Green holds a medium position in the green range and reads as grounded and restorative. You'll see it used for finance apps and outdoor gear. A purple counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.60:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Sour Green color codes
- HEX
- #C1E613
- RGB
- rgb(193, 230, 19)
- RGBA
- rgba(193, 230, 19, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(71, 85%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(71, 92%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(16%, 0%, 92%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(86.3 -29.4 81.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.7% 0.205 120.8)
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: greenyellow #ADFF2F · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 1026: Luminous yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 10.3 · 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 Sour Green 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: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- 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 Sour Green
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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 Sour Green 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 1.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.60:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sour Green background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sour Green
Sour Green with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sour Green
Sour Green triad
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Similar colors
- High Grass #BBDD00 · ΔE 2.0
- Lime Fizz #CFE838 · ΔE 2.4
- Lush Green #BBEE00 · ΔE 2.4
- Greenivorous #CAE03B · ΔE 3.0
- Pear #D1E231 · ΔE 3.5
- King Lime #ADD900 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sour Green is closest to Beefy Pink .
FAQ
Sour Green FAQs
What color is Sour Green?
Sour Green is a medium green with the hex code #C1E613. In HSL terms it has a hue of 71°, 85% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sour Green?
The hex code for Sour Green is #C1E613. In RGB it's rgb(193, 230, 19), and in CMYK it's cmyk(16%, 0%, 92%, 10%).
What colors go well with Sour Green?
Sour Green 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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