Volt

Also known as: Neon Yellow, Bitter Lime, Electric Lime, Fluorescent Yellow

Part of the green family, Volt pairs a medium base with a fresh and natural presence — ideal for 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

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

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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, 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 Volt

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.17:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 17.93:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Volt background: #000000

Palettes featuring Volt

Volt with its complement

Soft neighbors of Volt

Volt triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Volt is closest to Cloud Break.

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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