#DDFF00 Hex Color

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Lime Zest is an electric, high-chroma yellow that demands immediate attention. This color pushes saturation to the limit, making it overwhelming as a background but perfect for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small UI accents. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to ground its intensity. The hex code for this neon shade is #ddff00, which offers excellent readability with black text.

About Lime Zest

A highlighter streak across a sunlit page

What does lime zest mean?

Neon yellow-green often signals energy, alertness, and citrus freshness, and it commonly appears in sports gear and safety wear where visibility matters. Fully saturated and near the top of its lightness range, it feels electric and warm, glowing without any white haze.

Where you see lime zest

tennis balls
highlighter ink
reflective safety vests
neon bar signs
fresh lime zest
warning tags

What it works for

It works as an accent on charcoal or deep navy, in athletic branding, and in small doses that need instant attention.

What colors go with lime zest?

Charcoal #36454fIts glow cuts hard against charcoal, so even small amounts read at a glance.Midnight Navy #364251Against midnight navy, the yellow leans warmer and the two feel electric together.Plum #8e4585Plum's cool depth keeps the neon grounded instead of overwhelming the eye.Teal #008080Teal sits across the color wheel, and the pairing stays punchy without clashing.Lavender #e6e6faLavender softens the intensity, giving the yellow room to feel playful.

Questions about Lime Zest

What is the hex code for Lime Zest?

Lime Zest is #ddff00. In RGB that is rgb(221, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(68, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 100%, 0%.

Is Lime Zest readable on white or black?

Lime Zest has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.37:1 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.