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Lime

#BDFE1B

Lime is a neutral medium color with the hex code #BDFE1B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 189, 254, 27 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 89%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lime color values

HEX
#BDFE1B
RGB
189, 254, 27
HSL
77°, 99%, 55%
CMYK
26, 0, 89, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lime sits at 77° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 99%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Lime is rendered as rgb(189, 254, 27), where the green channel leads at 254, 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, Lime translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 0M 89Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 26% cyan, 89% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Lime

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BDFE1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 254, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BDFE1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 89%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(189, 254, 27)
rgba(189, 254, 27, 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 #BDFE1B?
#BDFE1B is Lime, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 189, 254, 27. It has a hue of 77°, 99% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BDFE1B?
The RGB color code for #BDFE1B is rgb(189, 254, 27). This means it contains 189 red, 254 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lime a warm or cool color?
Lime (#BDFE1B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BDFE1B in CSS?
You can use #BDFE1B in CSS with: background-color: #BDFE1B; or color: #BDFE1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 254, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 89%, 0%.

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