Complementary
Maximum contrast — logos, CTAs, bold pairs
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Limes
Citrus Sugar
Psychology
This lively shade stimulates feelings of cheerful energy and playful optimism, suggesting a refreshing and invigorating presence.
History & Origin
Such vivid yellows became prominent in mid-20th-century design, reflecting a post-war optimism and a desire for bold, cheerful palettes in consumer goods and advertising.
Combinations
Harmonious pairings from this color. Click any swatch to copy.
Values & Conversions
Copy any format — sRGB, print, and perceptual OKLCH.
CSS
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast for the pairings designers use most.
Recommended
Readable body text at this size.
14.37:1AAA
Use black text for body copy, labels, and controls.
✓ Small text✓ Large text
All pairings
Aa
White on color
1.46:1Fail
Aa
Black on color
14.37:1AAA
Aa
Color on white
1.46:1Fail
Aa
Color on black
14.37:1AAA
Variations
Shades, tints, and tones in 10% steps — built for real UI states.
Darker steps for hover, shadow, and pressed states.
Design token scale
50–950 ramp for systems workColor vision
How this color reads under common forms of color vision deficiency.
Similar colors
Perceptually closest named colors in the library.