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Limeade

#8CAC20

Limeade is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8CAC20. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 140, 172, 32 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 0%, 81%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Limeade color values

HEX
#8CAC20
RGB
140, 172, 32
HSL
74°, 69%, 40%
CMYK
19, 0, 81, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Limeade sits at 74° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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(140, 172, 32), where the green channel leads at 172, 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 19C 0M 81Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), 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: #8CAC20;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 172, 32;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8CAC20',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 19%
M: 0%
Y: 81%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(140, 172, 32)
rgba(140, 172, 32, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Linktree logo
Linktree

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8CAC20?
#8CAC20 is Limeade, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 140, 172, 32. It has a hue of 74°, 69% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8CAC20?
The RGB color code for #8CAC20 is rgb(140, 172, 32). This means it contains 140 red, 172 green, and 32 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Limeade a warm or cool color?
Limeade (#8CAC20) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8CAC20 in CSS?
You can use #8CAC20 in CSS with: background-color: #8CAC20; or color: #8CAC20; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 172, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 0%, 81%, 33%.

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