Discover the zing of lime green

Lime green is a bright, yellow-green named after the citrus fruit. Reference to the color was first recorded in English in 1890. Lime green has entered in and out of fashion throughout the 20th century, and was especially popular in the vibrant decor and clothing of the 1960s and 1970s. This lively hue symbolizes youth, energy and renewal. The color's psychological impact includes boosting energy levels and promoting creativity. In modern design, lime green serves as both a bold accent color in interiors and a dynamic element in digital design. It's particularly effective in creating eye-catching web interfaces and graphic designs when paired with contrasting colors.

The standard hex code #B4FF66 represents a pure lime green in web design and digital applications. In the RGB color model, lime green consists of R: 180, G: 255, B: 102, creating its characteristic brightness through a high concentration of green light mixed with moderate red and minimal blue. CMYK values for professional printing are C: 29%, M: 0%, Y: 74%, K: 0%, where a high concentration of yellow is used to brighten the cyan into lime green’s vibrant, yellow-green hue.