# Lime Color (#00FF00)

> Lime is a CSS named color defined as hex code #00FF00.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/lime/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `lime`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #00FF00
- **RGB**: rgb(0, 255, 0)
- **HSL**: hsl(120, 100%, 50%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(120, 100%, 100%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 0%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.866 0.295 142.5)

## What Colors Go With Lime
Contrast is each color on Lime (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 15.3:1, text-safe. The strongest partner: maximum contrast for text and outlines.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 11.67:1, text-safe. A deep blue that gives readable text and a crisp contrast.
- **Purple (#800080)**: 6.86:1, text-safe. A vivid complement for playful, high-energy designs.
- **Dark Green (#006400)**: 5.42:1, text-safe. A tonal dark green that calms lime down.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 6.51:1, text-safe. A dark neutral for readable text and a modern look.
- **White (#FFFFFF)**: 1.37:1, background or accent. Clean space around lime blocks; not for text on lime.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Lime**: 15.3:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Lime**: 1.37:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Lime**: 11.24:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Lime**: 4.18:1 (Passes AA for large text only)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/lime-1920x1080.png