Vivid Lime Green

HEX: #A6D608 | Modern Palette

On White
1.72:1
FAIL
On Black
12.24:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#A6D608
RGB
166, 214, 8
HSL
73°, 96% ,83%
CMYK
22.43, 0, 96.26, 16.08

About Vivid Lime Green

Vivid Lime Green (#A6D608) is a color with RGB(166, 214, 8) and HSL(73.98°, 96.26%, 83.92%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #3808D6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #08A6D6 and #D608A6. The name comes from Vivid Lime Green (English).

  • HEX: #A6D608
  • RGB: 166, 214, 8
  • HSL: 73.98°, 96.26%, 83.92%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #3808D6
  • Triadic colors: #08A6D6, #D608A6
  • The name comes from Vivid Lime Green (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #A6D608 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #CACA17
Protanopia #D1D104
Tritanopia #B6CACA
Achromatopsia #C6C6C6

Frequently Asked Questions

Vivid Lime Green (#A6D608) is a color with RGB(166, 214, 8) and HSL(73.98°, 96.26%, 83.92%).

#A6D608 pairs strongly with #3808D6 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#A6D608 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#A6D608 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Vivid Lime Green is linked to Vivid Lime Green from English, meaning A bright, intense, and lively shade of green that resembles the color of a lime fruit..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Vivid Lime Green
Meaning A bright, intense, and lively shade of green that resembles the color of a lime fruit.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'lime green' itself is named after the citrus fruit, the lime, which has been cultivated for centuries. The use of 'lime' to describe a color dates back to at least the late 1800s. The addition of 'vivid' serves to differentiate a particularly bright and saturated version of lime green from more muted or pastel variations. This kind of compound color naming became more common as industries required more specific color communication.

First Recorded Use

While 'lime green' as a color term emerged earlier (late 19th/early 20th century), the specific descriptor 'vivid lime green' likely gained popularity and common usage in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly with the advent of more precise color naming in fashion, design, and digital media. It emphasizes a particular intensity.

Cultural Associations

Vivid lime green is often associated with freshness, energy, youth, and nature. In fashion and design, it can be used to create a bold statement or a playful aesthetic. It has seen various resurgences in popularity, often tied to retro (e.g., 1960s/70s psychedelic, 1980s neon) and contemporary trends that favor bright, optimistic palettes. It can also evoke feelings of spring, growth, and vitality.

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Limerick #9DC209 ΔE 4.94
Android Green #A4C639 ΔE 4.95

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #A6D608;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #A6D608;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #A6D608;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #A6D608,
        #C1AFFD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #A6D608,
        #C1AFFD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$vivid-lime-green: #A6D608;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$vivid-lime-green-r: 166;
$vivid-lime-green-g: 214;
$vivid-lime-green-b: 8;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $vivid-lime-green;
    color: rgba($vivid-lime-green-r, $vivid-lime-green-g, $vivid-lime-green-b, 0.8);
}