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Lime Green
Lime Green
#00FF7FClick to copy
Lime Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(0, 255, 127)Copy
HSLhsl(150, 100%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(150, 100%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 50%, 0%)Copy
Lime Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#00FF7F
Click to copy#FF0080
Click to copyAnalogous
#01FF00
Click to copy#00FFFF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FF00FF
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#00FF7F
Click to copy#71F4B2
Click to copy#D0FBE5
Click to copy#00994C
Click to copy#003319
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLime Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.61 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.23 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.39 : 1
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Lime Green Shade Variants
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Lime Green Color Introduction
Definition
Lime Green (HEX #00FF7F) has the RGB value rgb(0, 255, 127), the HSL value hsl(150°, 100%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(100%, 0%, 50%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lime Green is #FF0080, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #00FF00 and #00FFFF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FE00FF, #FF0000) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lime Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lime Green has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 against white and 15.61:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Lime Green has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The bright, light green of lime peel, lively and sprightly.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Lime Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Lime Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Lime Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
