Lime

HEX: #BFFF00 | Modern Palette

On White
1.20:1
FAIL
On Black
17.52:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#BFFF00
RGB
191, 255, 0
HSL
75°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
25, 0, 100, 0

About Lime

Lime (#BFFF00) is a color with RGB(191, 255, 0) and HSL(75.1°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #4000FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) and #FF00BF. The name comes from Lime (English).

  • HEX: #BFFF00
  • RGB: 191, 255, 0
  • HSL: 75.1°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #4000FF
  • Triadic colors: Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF), #FF00BF
  • The name comes from Lime (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Lime #BFFF00 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Lime #BFFF00 pairs with #4000FF as its complementary color, and Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) and #FF00BF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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AMBER
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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DEEP SKY BLUE
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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ELECTRIC PURPLE
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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CARMINE
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Lime #BFFF00 moves from dark #131A00 tones through the base color to lighter #F9FFE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #EFEF1A
Protanopia #F9F900
Tritanopia #D3F0F0
Achromatopsia #EAEAEA

Frequently Asked Questions

Lime (#BFFF00) is a color with RGB(191, 255, 0) and HSL(75.1°, 100%, 50%).

#BFFF00 pairs strongly with #4000FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#BFFF00 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid styles.

#BFFF00 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Lime is linked to Lime from English, meaning A green citrus fruit, or a type of tree producing such fruit..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Lime
Meaning A green citrus fruit, or a type of tree producing such fruit.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 16th Century

History

The fruit 'lime' has a long history, originating in Southeast Asia and then spreading through the Middle East and into Europe. It was particularly important for preventing scurvy during long sea voyages. The color 'lime' (or 'lime green') as a named color gained popularity in the mid-20th century, especially in fashion and design, to describe a vivid, yellowish-green hue reminiscent of the fruit's flesh or skin.

First Recorded Use

The word 'lime' itself, referring to the fruit, entered English from Spanish 'lima' or Portuguese 'limão', which in turn came from Arabic 'līmah' and ultimately from Persian 'līmū'. The color 'lime' as a specific descriptor is a much more recent development.

Cultural Associations

Lime green is often associated with freshness, vibrancy, nature, and youth. It can evoke feelings of energy and zest. In some contexts, it has been used to represent environmentalism or a 'green' approach. It was a popular color in the psychedelic art and fashion of the 1960s and 70s, and has seen resurgences in popularity in various design trends.

Similar Named Colors
Fluorescent Yellow #CCFF00 ΔE 1.98
Spring Bud #A7FC00 ΔE 3.14
Green Yellow #ADFF2F ΔE 3.39
Chartreuse (traditional) #DFFF00 ΔE 5.18

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #BFFF00;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #BFFF00;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #BFFF00;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #BFFF00,
        #4000FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #BFFF00,
        #4000FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$lime: #BFFF00;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lime-r: 191;
$lime-g: 255;
$lime-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $lime;
    color: rgba($lime-r, $lime-g, $lime-b, 0.8);
}