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Lime Mist is a luminous, pastel green with high lightness and soft saturation. Because it is so bright, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoals to anchor its airy quality and ensure readability. The hex code for this color is #ddffaa, which provides excellent contrast against standard black text for accessibility.
About Lime Mist
Key lime pie filling, fresh from the fridge
What does lime mist mean?
Light greens like this one often suggest fresh growth, spring, citrus, and a lighthearted, youthful mood. Its high lightness makes it airy and open, while the softened saturation keeps it friendly instead of loud.
Where you see lime mist
- key lime pie filling
- limeade
- honeydew melon flesh
- new seedling leaves
- sour apple candy
- fresh spring grass
What it works for
It works for spring packaging, kitchen accents, wellness apps, and highlight fills where a soft green lift helps.
What colors go with lime mist?
Plum #8e4585The deep purple sits far across the wheel, so each color looks richer next to the other.Terracotta #e2725bThe baked orange warmth grounds the cool lime and keeps the pair from feeling too sweet.Charcoal #36454fA near-black anchor gives the pale green weight and stops it from washing out.Raspberry #b00149The berry red pops hard against the lime, a pairing built for energy and appetite.Navy #000080Dark blue adds seriousness and depth, letting the light green carry the brightness.Mauve #e0b0ffThe dusty pink sits close in lightness, so the two blend gently without fighting.
Questions about Lime Mist
What is the hex code for Lime Mist?
Lime Mist is #ddffaa. In RGB that is rgb(221, 255, 170), in HSL hsl(84, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 33%, 0%.
Is Lime Mist readable on white or black?
Lime Mist has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.95:1 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.