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Limeade

#86B01C

Limeade is a neutral medium color with the hex code #86B01C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 134, 176, 28 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 84%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Limeade color values

HEX
#86B01C
RGB
134, 176, 28
HSL
77°, 73%, 40%
CMYK
24, 0, 84, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Limeade sits at 77° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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, Limeade is rendered as rgb(134, 176, 28), where the green channel leads at 176, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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, Limeade translates to a CMYK breakdown of 24C 0M 84Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Limeade

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #86B01C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 134, 176, 28;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#86B01C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 84%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(134, 176, 28)
rgba(134, 176, 28, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 77° on the color wheel

Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Shopify logo
Shopify
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA

Frequently asked questions

What color is #86B01C?
#86B01C is Limeade, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 134, 176, 28. It has a hue of 77°, 73% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #86B01C?
The RGB color code for #86B01C is rgb(134, 176, 28). This means it contains 134 red, 176 green, and 28 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Limeade a warm or cool color?
Limeade (#86B01C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #86B01C in CSS?
You can use #86B01C in CSS with: background-color: #86B01C; or color: #86B01C; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 176, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 84%, 31%.

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