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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55FF00 — Lime
#55FF00 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 100° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #55FF00
- f5fff0
- d6ffc1
- b6ff92
- 97ff63
- 78ff34
- 58ff05
- 47d500
- 37a600
- 287700
- 184800
- 091900
Color schemes using #55FF00
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#55FF00 FAQ
What color is #55FF00?
#55FF00 is a shade of lime in the green family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #55FF00?
#55FF00 is rgb(85, 255, 0) in RGB, hsl(100, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 100%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55FF00?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.69:1.
What colors go well with #55FF00?
Its direct complement is #AA00FF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B00FF and #FF00D4 gives you contrast without the vibration.