Lima

Q: How do I use #59B517 in CSS?

You can use #59B517 in CSS with: background-color: #59B517; or color: #59B517; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 181, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 0%, 87%, 29%.

#59B517

Lima is a neutral medium color with the hex code #59B517. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 89, 181, 23 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 0%, 87%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lima color values

HEX: #59B517
RGB: 89, 181, 23
HSL: 95°, 77%, 40%
CMYK: 51, 0, 87, 29

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lima sits at 95° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 77% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(89, 181, 23), where the green channel leads at 181, 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 51C 0M 87Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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: #59B517;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 181, 23;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#59B517',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 0%
Y: 87%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(89, 181, 23)
rgba(89, 181, 23, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 95° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #59B517?

#59B517 is Lima, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 89, 181, 23. It has a hue of 95°, 77% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #59B517?

The RGB color code for #59B517 is rgb(89, 181, 23). This means it contains 89 red, 181 green, and 23 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lima a warm or cool color?

Lima (#59B517) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #59B517 in CSS?

You can use #59B517 in CSS with: background-color: #59B517; or color: #59B517; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 181, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 0%, 87%, 29%.