Lime Color (#00FF00)
Lime is a CSS named color defined as hex code #00FF00. Lime is the pure green of the sRGB screen: the green channel at full strength with nothing else. It is extremely bright, with a relative luminance above 0.7, so it glares over large areas.
Color Overview & Formats
limeLuminance: 0.7152| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #00FF00 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(0, 255, 0) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 50%) | Hue (120°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 100%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (100%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.866 0.295 142.5) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #00FF00; /* or lime */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #00FF00, RGB, or HSL).
- Copy the code: Click the copy button or press Tab+Enter to store in clipboard.
- Pair with black text: Black text on Lime reaches 15.3:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Lime?
These 6 colors all go well with Lime (#00FF00), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Lime: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Lime (HSL 120°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (120° to 300°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (90° and 150°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (240° and 0°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 15.30:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 11.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 4.18:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Lime Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#00FF00)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lime = #00ff00 (rgb(0, 255, 0))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it sparingly for highlights, status lights, and neon or gaming styles. On Lime, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (15.3:1); white text fails even for large text (1.37:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Lime?
Yes. Black text on Lime has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 15.3:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Lime?
No. White text on Lime has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.37:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Lime?
Black, Navy, Purple, Dark Green, Dark Slate Gray and White all go well with Lime. Black (15.3:1), Navy (11.67:1), Purple (6.86:1), Dark Green (5.42:1) and Dark Slate Gray (6.51:1) have enough contrast for text on Lime; White works better as a background or accent.
What is the hex code for green?
It depends which green you mean. The CSS named color green is #008000, and lime, the pure screen green, is #00FF00.