Bitter Lime
A vibrant and luminous neon yellow green
Bitter Lime is a hyper-saturated, luminous yellow-green with high visibility. This neon shade demands attention, so it serves best as a punchy 10% accent in sports or gaming interfaces. Use black text against this bright background to ensure maximum readability, as it offers excellent contrast. The hex code for Bitter Lime is #cfff00.
Questions about Bitter Lime
What is the hex code for Bitter Lime?
Bitter Lime is #cfff00. In RGB that is rgb(207, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(71, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use Bitter Lime in a web interface?
Use #cfff00 strictly as a high-impact accent color, covering no more than 10% of your total layout. It works best to draw eyes toward critical buttons or notifications when paired with black text to ensure readability meets accessibility standards.
Which colors balance the intensity of Bitter Lime?
Because #cfff00 is so vibrant, balance it with deep, neutral tones that ground the visual experience. Dark charcoal or near-black grays allow the neon green to pop without overwhelming the viewer, creating a sharp, modern, and readable color palette for digital gaming designs.
Is Bitter Lime readable on white or black?
Bitter Lime has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.95:1 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.