#85FF00 Hex Color
An electric neon lime with high intensity
This high-intensity neon green packs an extreme punch of pure saturation. Because #85ff00 is so aggressive, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a background. Pair it with dark charcoal or matte black to ground its electric energy and improve readability. The hex code for this lime shade is #85ff00, which offers excellent contrast for black text in UI design.
Questions about #85ff00
What is #85ff00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85ff00 is rgb(133, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(89, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 100%, 0%.
What is the best way to use #85ff00 in UI design?
#85ff00 functions best as a high-impact accent for call-to-action buttons or status indicators rather than a primary background color. It carries significant visual weight and creates excellent contrast against dark themes, particularly when paired with charcoal or deep matte black text.
Does #85ff00 read as a warm or cool green?
This neon shade leans strongly toward the warm end of the spectrum due to its high yellow content. The vibrancy of #85ff00 creates a sharp, artificial energy that can feel overwhelming if not balanced with neutral tones like slate or dark gray.
Is #85ff00 readable on white or black?
#85ff00 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.30:1 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.