Lima

Q: How do I use #51C20A in CSS?

You can use #51C20A in CSS with: background-color: #51C20A; or color: #51C20A; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 194, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 0%, 95%, 24%.

#51C20A

Lima is a neutral medium color with the hex code #51C20A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 81, 194, 10 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 0%, 95%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lima color values

HEX: #51C20A
RGB: 81, 194, 10
HSL: 97°, 90%, 40%
CMYK: 58, 0, 95, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lima sits at 97° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Lima is rendered as rgb(81, 194, 10), where the green channel leads at 194, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Lima translates to a CMYK breakdown of 58C 0M 95Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (95%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lima

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #51C20A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 194, 10;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#51C20A',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 58%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 24%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(81, 194, 10)
rgba(81, 194, 10, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 97° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #51C20A?

#51C20A is Lima, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 81, 194, 10. It has a hue of 97°, 90% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #51C20A?

The RGB color code for #51C20A is rgb(81, 194, 10). This means it contains 81 red, 194 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lima a warm or cool color?

Lima (#51C20A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #51C20A in CSS?

You can use #51C20A in CSS with: background-color: #51C20A; or color: #51C20A; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 194, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 0%, 95%, 24%.