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Electric Lime

#C9FF33

Electric Lime is a neutral light color with the hex code #C9FF33. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 201, 255, 51 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 80%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Electric Lime Color Values

HEX
#C9FF33
RGB
201, 255, 51
HSL
76°, 100%, 60%
CMYK
21, 0, 80, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Electric Lime sits at 76° 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 Electric Lime work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Electric Lime in print, the CMYK breakdown of 21%, 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 Electric Lime

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C9FF33;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 201, 255, 51;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C9FF33',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 80%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(201, 255, 51)
rgba(201, 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 76° on the color wheel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9FF33?
#C9FF33 is Electric Lime, a neutral light color with RGB values of 201, 255, 51. It has a hue of 76°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C9FF33?
The RGB color code for #C9FF33 is rgb(201, 255, 51). This means it contains 201 red, 255 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Electric Lime a warm or cool color?
Electric Lime (#C9FF33) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #C9FF33 in CSS?
You can use #C9FF33 in CSS with: background-color: #C9FF33; or color: #C9FF33; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 255, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 80%, 0%.

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