#7FFF40 Hex Color
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High-voltage and neon, #7fff40 is an intense lime green with a sharp, electric quality. Because of its extreme saturation, it overwhelms backgrounds quickly. Use this color as a deliberate 10% accent to draw eyes to call-to-action buttons or gaming interface elements. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal greys, which ground its artificial brightness. The hex code for this electric lime is #7fff40.
Questions about #7fff40
What is #7fff40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7fff40 is rgb(127, 255, 64), in HSL hsl(100, 100%, 63%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 75%, 0%.
How do you effectively use #7fff40 in a design project?
Because #7fff40 is extremely saturated and aggressive, limit it to 10% or less of your total canvas area. It functions best as a highlighter for call-to-action buttons or status indicators, ensuring it does not overwhelm your primary layout elements.
What colors pair well with the electric #7fff40?
The most effective way to ground #7fff40 is to pair it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or matte black. These dark colors provide a necessary contrast that keeps the brightness of the lime from appearing too artificial or distracting.
Is #7fff40 readable on white or black?
#7fff40 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.28:1 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.