Lime is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #C4FE16.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
196, 254, 22 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 0%, 91%, 0% for print applications.
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Lime
#C4FE16
Lime color values
- HEX
- #C4FE16
- RGB
- 196, 254, 22
- HSL
- 75°, 99%, 54%
- CMYK
- 23, 0, 91, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lime sits at 75° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 54% 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(196, 254, 22), where the green channel leads at 254, 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, Lime translates to a CMYK breakdown of 23C 0M 91Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 23% cyan, 91% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Lime
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C4FE16;
--brand-primary-rgb: 196, 254, 22;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C4FE16',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 23%
M: 0%
Y: 91%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(196, 254, 22)
rgba(196, 254, 22, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C4FE16?
#C4FE16 is Lime, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 196, 254, 22. It has a hue of 75°, 99%
saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C4FE16?
The RGB color code for #C4FE16 is rgb(196, 254, 22). This means it contains 196 red,
254 green, and 22 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lime a warm or cool color?
Lime (#C4FE16) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #C4FE16 in CSS?
You can use #C4FE16 in CSS with:
background-color: #C4FE16; or color: #C4FE16; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 254, 22). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 91%, 0%.