Lime HEX Code
The HEX code for lime is #00FF00. Lime is pure green in the RGB color model—maximum green with no red or blue. Note that CSS "green" (#008000) is actually darker; pure RGB green is called "lime."
Lime Color Values
| Format | Value | HEX#00FF00 RGBrgb(0, 255, 0) HSLhsl(120, 100%, 50%) CMYKC:100 M:0 Y:100 K:0
Lime vs Green Confusion
NameHEXDescription Lime#00FF00Pure RGB green Green#008000CSS "green" Lime Green#32CD32Different shade
Lime Shades and Variations
ShadeHEXDescription Pale Green#98FB98Light lime Lime#00FF00Pure green Lime Green#32CD32Named shade Lawn Green#7CFC00Yellow-tinted | Chartreuse | #7FFF00 | Yellow-green |
Lime in Design
Lime conveys:
- Energy: Electric, vibrant
- Nature: Fresh, organic
- Growth: New, emerging
- Digital: Tech, gaming
Using Lime in Design
``css
/* Lime accent */
.accent-lime {
color: #00FF00;
}
/* Gaming/tech style */
.neon-lime {
color: lime;
text-shadow: 0 0 10px lime;
}
/* Softer lime palette */
:root {
--lime-50: #F7FEE7;
--lime-500: #84CC16;
--lime-900: #365314;
}
``
Lime Accessibility
Pure lime (#00FF00) has poor contrast on white:
| Combination | Contrast | WCAG | Lime on white1.4:1Fail Lime on black15.3:1AAA
Use darker greens (#16A34A) for text on white backgrounds.
Tailwind Lime Scale
LevelHEXUse 50#F7FEE7Backgrounds 500#84CC16Primary | 700 | #4D7C0F | Dark |
Lime is popular in gaming, tech, and energy drink branding for its high-energy, electric feel.