What is the hex code for Lime Green?

The hex code for Lime Green is #32CD32. In RGB that is rgb(50, 205, 50), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 61%, 50%).

What RGB values make Lime Green?

Lime Green is 50 red, 205 green, and 50 blue, written as rgb(50, 205, 50).

Lime Green scores 2.12:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: limegreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #32CD32.

#32CD32

Lime Green is a green tone at #32CD32. It sits at 120 degrees on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Lime Green with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#D6F5D6

Tint 60%

#ADEBAD

Tint 40%

#84E184

Tint 20%

#5BD75B

Base

#32CD32

Shade 20%

#28A428

Shade 40%

#1E7B1E

Shade 60%

#145214

Shade 80%

#0A290A

On white

Sample text

2.12:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

9.91:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Lime Green?: The hex code for Lime Green is #32CD32. In RGB that is rgb(50, 205, 50), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 61%, 50%).
What RGB values make Lime Green?: Lime Green is 50 red, 205 green, and 50 blue, written as rgb(50, 205, 50).
Is Lime Green readable as text on a white background?: Lime Green scores 2.12:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Lime Green a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: limegreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #32CD32.