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Lime

#A5F042

Lime is a neutral light color with the hex code #A5F042. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 165, 240, 66 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 0%, 73%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lime Color Values

HEX
#A5F042
RGB
165, 240, 66
HSL
86°, 85%, 60%
CMYK
31, 0, 73, 6

About this color

Lime sits at 86° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 85% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, neutral colors like Lime work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lime in print, the CMYK breakdown of 31%, 0%, 73%, 6% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Lime

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A5F042;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 240, 66;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A5F042',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 31%
M: 0%
Y: 73%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 240, 66)
rgba(165, 240, 66, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 86° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5F042?
#A5F042 is Lime, a neutral light color with RGB values of 165, 240, 66. It has a hue of 86°, 85% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A5F042?
The RGB color code for #A5F042 is rgb(165, 240, 66). This means it contains 165 red, 240 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lime a warm or cool color?
Lime (#A5F042) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A5F042 in CSS?
You can use #A5F042 in CSS with: background-color: #A5F042; or color: #A5F042; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 240, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 0%, 73%, 6%.