Codes & values
- Color Name
Lime 500 - Color ID
KDF-C-13491257 - HEX
#CDDC39 - RGB
rgb(205, 220, 57) - RGBA
rgba(205, 220, 57, 1) - HSL
hsl(66, 70%, 54%) - HSLA
hsla(66, 70%, 54%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(66, 74%, 86%) - CMYK
cmyk(7%, 0%, 74%, 14%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Lime 500?
- #CDDC39
- What is Lime 500 RGB?
- rgb(205, 220, 57)
- What is Lime 500 HSL?
- hsl(66, 70%, 54%)
- What is Lime 500 CMYK?
- cmyk(7%, 0%, 74%, 14%)
What is Lime 500?
Lime 500 is a curated green family color at #CDDC39. It appears in our library with tags for ui, web, design, button. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Lime 500 HEX code
The HEX code for Lime 500 is #CDDC39. Paste it into CSS as color: #CDDC39; or background-color: #CDDC39;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (cddc39).
Lime 500 RGB
Lime 500 in RGB is rgb(205, 220, 57) (channels R 205, G 220, B 57). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(205, 220, 57, 1).
Lime 500 HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(66, 70%, 54%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(66, 74%, 86%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Lime 500 CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Lime 500 is cmyk(7%, 0%, 74%, 14%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Lime 500
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #ABB730, #899326, #676E1D, #444913, #222509. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Lime 500
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #D5E25A, #DEE87B, #E6EE9C, #EEF3BD, #F7F9DE. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Lime 500
Complementary pairing: #CDDC39, #4839DC. Analogous neighbors: #DC9A39, #CDDC39, #7CDC39. Triadic accents: #CDDC39, #39CDDC, #DC39CD. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Lime 500 color combinations
A practical combo: primary #CDDC39, complementary accent #4839DC, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #CDDC39, #397BDC, #9A39DC.
Lime 500 in web design
Green signals success, growth, and eco brands. Mid greens pass AA on white more often than neon limes; forest tones suit nature and finance trust UI.
Lime 500 in branding
Brand greens communicate sustainability, health, and Islamic / South Asian retail trust signals when carefully chosen. Contrast vs white is 1.51:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 13.89:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Lime 500?
- Lime 500: #CDDC39.
- What is Lime 500 RGB?
- Lime 500: rgb(205, 220, 57).
- What is Lime 500 HSL?
- Lime 500: hsl(66, 70%, 54%).
- What is Lime 500 CMYK?
- Lime 500: cmyk(7%, 0%, 74%, 14%).
- What colors go with Lime 500?
- Try complementary #CDDC39, #4839DC or analogous #DC9A39, #CDDC39, #7CDC39.
- Is Lime 500 good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.51:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.51:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 13.89:1. Complementary swatch: #CDDC39, #4839DC.
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