Lime — #00FF00 HEX Color
About Lime
Lime (#00FF00) is a cool, mid, vivid green tone with a hue of 120°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for eco-friendly and finance UI and conveys a natural feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.37:1, while on black it reaches 15.30:1 — so prefer black text when using #00FF00 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #00FF00 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #00FF00;color: #00FF00;border: 2px solid #00FF00;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FF00, #ff00ff);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #00ff00;
--color-primary-rgb: 0, 255, 0;
--color-primary-hsl: 120, 100%, 50%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #00FF00?
Color #00FF00 is commonly known as Lime. It is a cool, mid, vivid green tone.
Is #00FF00 a warm or cool color?
Lime (#00FF00) is a cool color. With a hue of 120°, it falls in the green family.
What colors go well with #00FF00?
Colors that pair well with Lime (#00FF00) include its complementary color (#FF00FF), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous green tones for harmonious palettes.