Lime Green
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Lime Green is a saturated, neon shade with high intensity. Its extreme brightness makes it difficult to use as a full background, so reserve #32cd32 for 10% accents or primary call to action buttons. Because black text provides 9.9:1 contrast, it remains perfectly legible when applied to this hex code. Pair it with deep charcoal for a sharp, modern look.
Questions about Lime Green
What is the hex code for Lime Green?
Lime Green is #32cd32. In RGB that is rgb(50, 205, 50), in HSL hsl(120, 61%, 50%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 76%, 20%.
Where should I use Lime Green #32cd32 in UI design?
Because #32cd32 is so saturated, it works best for small, high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or status indicators. Avoid using it as a primary background color, as its extreme intensity can overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain.
What colors pair best with #32cd32?
To balance the neon brightness of #32cd32, pair it with neutral, grounded tones like deep charcoal or dark gray. These dark, low-chroma colors provide the necessary visual weight to anchor the vibrancy of the lime without creating clashing contrast.
Is Lime Green readable on white or black?
Lime Green has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.