Lime colour (#00FF00)
Lime is medium a green with hex code #00FF00, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 0, 255, 0; in HSL 120°, 100%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lime colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lime in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #00FF00 |
| RGB | rgb(0, 255, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.000, 1.000, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 100%, 0%, 100%, 0% |
| CSS | color: lime; |
Shades and tints of Lime
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ccffcc | #99ff99 | #66ff66 | #33ff33 | #00ff00 | #00cc00 | #009900 | #006600 | #003300 |
Colours that go with Lime
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #ff00ff | |
| Triadic | #0000ff | #ff0000 |
| Analogous | #00ff80 | #80ff00 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| limegreen | #32cd32 | noticeably different |
| lawngreen | #7cfc00 | noticeably different |
| forestgreen | #228b22 | noticeably different |
| chartreuse | #7fff00 | noticeably different |
| green | #008000 | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lime against white is 1.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 15.3:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lime background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lime?
#00FF00.
What is Lime in RGB?
rgb(0, 255, 0).
What colour is complementary to Lime?
#ff00ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.