HEX
#00FF00Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Lime Color Code
Lime·#00FF00
Green FamilyNeutralMid toneHigh saturationoklch(86.6% 0.295 142)
RGB
rgb(0, 255, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(120 100% 50%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
100, 0, 100, 0Print handoffLAB
88, -86, 83Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(86.6% 0.295 142)Modern perceptualLime is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #00FF00. If you searched for lime hex code, 00FF00, or lime RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast12.50:1
Best UseSuccess states, natural brands, support actions, and calm interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#D1FFD1
300#8AFF8A
500#2EFF2E
600#00FF00
800#00B800
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.37:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
12.50:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.30:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 12.50:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(86.6% 0.295 142)
Relative Luminance0.7152
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Green FamilyNeutralMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Color Notes
- Lime is kept as an exact CSS named color for #00FF00.
- Queries for lime color code, 00FF00, or lime RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.37:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
12.50:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.30:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
12.50:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 12.50:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for success states, support actions, ecology cues, and stable positive feedback.
- Very bright greens need contrast testing before they become buttons or text backgrounds.
- Pair with white, charcoal, soft neutrals, and nearby teal or yellow-green colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Lime is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Natural greens for sustainability and calm systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-lime: #00FF00;
--color-lime-rgb: 0 255 0;
}class="bg-[#00FF00] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#00B800] ring-1 ring-[#00FF00]"{
"lime": "#00FF00",
"limeRgb": [0, 255, 0],
"limeHsl": [120, 100, 50]
}