Lime is a
neutral light color with the hex code #C5FE34.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
197, 254, 52 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 0%, 80%, 0% for print applications.
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Lime
#C5FE34
Lime color values
- HEX
- #C5FE34
- RGB
- 197, 254, 52
- HSL
- 77°, 99%, 60%
- CMYK
- 22, 0, 80, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lime sits at 77° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 60% 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(197, 254, 52), where the green channel leads at 254, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Lime translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 0M 80Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 22% cyan, 80% 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: #C5FE34;
--brand-primary-rgb: 197, 254, 52;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C5FE34',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 22%
M: 0%
Y: 80%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(197, 254, 52)
rgba(197, 254, 52, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C5FE34?
#C5FE34 is Lime, a neutral light color with RGB values of 197, 254, 52. It has a hue of 77°, 99%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C5FE34?
The RGB color code for #C5FE34 is rgb(197, 254, 52). This means it contains 197 red,
254 green, and 52 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lime a warm or cool color?
Lime (#C5FE34) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #C5FE34 in CSS?
You can use #C5FE34 in CSS with:
background-color: #C5FE34; or color: #C5FE34; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 254, 52). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 0%, 80%, 0%.