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Limeade

#8CB11B

Limeade is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8CB11B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 140, 177, 27 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 85%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Limeade color values

HEX
#8CB11B
RGB
140, 177, 27
HSL
75°, 74%, 40%
CMYK
21, 0, 85, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Limeade sits at 75° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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, 177, 27), where the green channel leads at 177, 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 21C 0M 85Y 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: #8CB11B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 177, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8CB11B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 85%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(140, 177, 27)
rgba(140, 177, 27, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

12 brand s with colors near 75° on the color wheel

Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Shopify logo
Shopify

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8CB11B?
#8CB11B is Limeade, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 140, 177, 27. It has a hue of 75°, 74% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8CB11B?
The RGB color code for #8CB11B is rgb(140, 177, 27). This means it contains 140 red, 177 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Limeade a warm or cool color?
Limeade (#8CB11B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8CB11B in CSS?
You can use #8CB11B in CSS with: background-color: #8CB11B; or color: #8CB11B; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 177, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 85%, 31%.

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