#BFFF00 Hex Color
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Limoncello is an aggressively bright, high-saturation yellow-green that commands attention. Because of its extreme intensity, it functions best as a small accent color rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or matte black, which anchors the neon glow. Designers often use this shade for gaming interfaces or sports branding. The hex code for Limoncello is #bfff00.
About Limoncello
A jolt of citron peel under blacklight
What does limoncello mean?
People often read this neon lime as energy, motion, and attention, which is why it commonly appears in safety gear, athletic wear, and highlighter ink. Almost no black and full saturation make it feel electric and loud, more like a lit screen than a pigment.
Where you see limoncello
- tennis balls
- highlighter ink
- safety vests
- sour apple candy
- sports drinks
- glow sticks
What it works for
Use it as a small accent on dark grounds or in oversized doses where you want a space to feel loud and awake.
What colors go with limoncello?
Charcoal #36454fNear-black gray absorbs the glow and lets the lime hit at full strength.Eggplant #430541Deep purple sits opposite on the wheel, so the pair sparks hard.Cobalt Blue #0047abBoth are high energy, and the cool blue keeps the lime from taking over.Tangerine #ff9300Two hot warm-toned brights stack into a citrus scheme that stays coherent.Cream #fffdd0A soft off-white base lowers the volume while keeping the lime crisp.
Questions about Limoncello
What is the hex code for Limoncello?
Limoncello is #bfff00. In RGB that is rgb(191, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(75, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 100%, 0%.
How should Limoncello #bfff00 be used in design?
Because Limoncello #bfff00 is extremely intense, it works best as a small, deliberate accent rather than a background color. It anchors beautifully against charcoal or matte black, which helps to ground the neon glow and prevent visual fatigue.
Is Limoncello readable on white or black?
Limoncello has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.51:1 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.