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Lime Color — #00FF00

Complete color reference for #00FF00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#00FF00
RGBrgb(0, 255, 0)
HSLhsl(120, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(120, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:100% M:0% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Colorlime
Decimal65280
Luminance0.7152

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#00FF00 on White
Ratio: 1.37:1 — Fail
#00FF00 on Black
Ratio: 15.3:1 — AAA
White on #00FF00
Ratio: 1.37:1 — Fail
Black on #00FF00
Ratio: 15.3:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F2FFF2
100#D9FFD9
200#B3FFB3
300#8CFF8C
400#59FF59
500#00FF00
600#00CC00
700#009900
800#006600
900#004000

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #00FF00?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(0, 255, 0). The red channel is 0, green is 255, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #00FF00?

The HSL value is hsl(120, 100%, 50%). Hue is 120°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #00FF00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #00FF00 achieves a 1.37:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 15.3:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #00FF00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #00FF00 is #FF00FF.