A study in green
Lime
#00FF00
- Family
- Green
- L
- 0.866
- C
- 0.295
- H
- 142°
Notes
Lime in CSS is #00ff00, the brightest possible green the sRGB color space can produce. It is too saturated for almost any practical UI application and most often shows up as a debugging stand-in or as a high-contrast marker in technical diagrams. Cultural associations are split: tropical fruit, neon signage, gaming, energy drinks. Real-world lime branding usually pulls a slightly desaturated variant. Pair with deep charcoal or magenta for high-contrast pop palettes. Body text contrast against white fails AA at every size; the value works only as a surface or marker.
Palette built around Lime
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lime?
Lime in CSS is #00ff00, the brightest possible green the sRGB color space can produce. It is too saturated for almost any practical UI application and most often shows up as a debugging stand-in or as a high-contrast marker in technical diagrams. Its hex code is #00FF00.
What are the tints and shades of Lime?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Lime (#00FF00) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Lime?
Its complementary color is #FFB1FF. Triadic partners are #B5D4FF and #FFBBB7; analogous neighbours are #00FAC6 and #D7DF00.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Lime?
Lime is #00FF00 - OKLCH 0.866 0.295 142°, rgb(0 255 0), in the green family.