Lime green color

A very vivid yellow-green, like a lime peel. It's fresh and eye-catching. It shows up on sneakers, fitness apps and summer designs.

Also known as: lime.

Lime green · #BFFF00

About lime green

Lime green (#BFFF00) is a balanced, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 191 red, 255 green and 0 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in sports, web, fashion.

Lime green shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Lime green color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Blue

AnalogousClose to: Amber, Neon green

TriadicClose to: Baby blue, Fuchsia

Split complementaryClose to: Blue, Violet

TetradicClose to: Aquamarine, Blue, Crimson

Lime green color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Lime green

Analogous palette · Lime green

Complementary palette · Lime green

Triadic palette · Lime green

With neutrals palette · Lime green

With an accent palette · Lime green

Lime green contrast with text

White textContrast 1.2:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 17.5:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --lime-green: #BFFF00;
  --lime-green-rgb: 191, 255, 0;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--lime-green); }
.text { color: var(--lime-green); }

Colors similar to lime green

Fluorescent yellow Chartreuse Grass green Yellow Lemon yellow Canary yellow Apple green Neon green Corn yellow Gold

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for lime green?

The hex code for lime green is #BFFF00. In RGB it is rgb(191, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(75, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 25, 0, 100, 0.

What is the complementary color of lime green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #4000FF, close to blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on lime green?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.2:1, while with black it is 17.5:1.