Volt
Also known as: Neon Yellow , Bitter Lime , Electric Lime , Fluorescent Yellow
With its warm undertone, Volt (#CEFF00) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it in finance apps and outdoor gear. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a purple keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.93:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Volt color codes
- HEX
- #CEFF00
- RGB
- rgb(206, 255, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 255, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(72, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(72, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 0%, 100%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(94.1 -35.1 89.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.2% 0.228 122.6)
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 5.6
- RAL 1026: Luminous yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 9.0 · 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 Volt 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 Volt
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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 Volt 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 1.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Volt background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Volt
Volt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Volt
Volt triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chartreuse #C1F80A · ΔE 2.1
- Limoncello #BFFF00 · ΔE 2.3
- Lime Zest #DDFF00 · ΔE 2.5
- Atomic Lime #B9FF03 · ΔE 3.2
- Lush Green #BBEE00 · ΔE 3.9
- Green Ooze #E1FE52 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Volt is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Volt FAQs
What color is Volt?
Volt is a medium green with the hex code #CEFF00. In HSL terms it has a hue of 72°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Volt?
The hex code for Volt is #CEFF00. In RGB it's rgb(206, 255, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 0%, 100%, 0%).
What colors go well with Volt?
Volt 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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