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Lime

#C5FF33

Lime is a neutral light color with the hex code #C5FF33. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 197, 255, 51 in digital design or CMYK 23%, 0%, 80%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lime Color Values

HEX
#C5FF33
RGB
197, 255, 51
HSL
77°, 100%, 60%
CMYK
23, 0, 80, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lime sits at 77° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 100% 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 23%, 0%, 80%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lime

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C5FF33;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 197, 255, 51;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C5FF33',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 23%
M: 0%
Y: 80%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(197, 255, 51)
rgba(197, 255, 51, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 77° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5FF33?
#C5FF33 is Lime, a neutral light color with RGB values of 197, 255, 51. It has a hue of 77°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C5FF33?
The RGB color code for #C5FF33 is rgb(197, 255, 51). This means it contains 197 red, 255 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lime a warm or cool color?
Lime (#C5FF33) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #C5FF33 in CSS?
You can use #C5FF33 in CSS with: background-color: #C5FF33; or color: #C5FF33; or as an RGB value: rgb(197, 255, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 23%, 0%, 80%, 0%.

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