CSS named color

LimeGreen #32CD32

LimeGreen is a green with the hex code #32CD32, which converts to rgb(50, 205, 50). Open #32CD32 in the converter to tweak it.

LimeGreen color values

How #32CD32 converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: 32 → 50, CD → 205, 32 → 50. That gives rgb(50, 205, 50). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of LimeGreen

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of LimeGreen

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of LimeGreen on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a limegreen background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use LimeGreen in CSS

.element {
  color: limegreen;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #32CD32;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(50 205 50 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #32CD3280 is LimeGreen at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for LimeGreen?

The CSS named color limegreen is #32CD32 in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: limegreen; or color: #32CD32; — both produce the same pixel.

What is LimeGreen in RGB?

LimeGreen is rgb(50, 205, 50): red 50, green 205, blue 50 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.196, 0.804, 0.196).

Is white or black text more readable on LimeGreen?

Black text is more readable. White on #32CD32 has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (Fail), black on #32CD32 has 9.91:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.