What color is #CCFC73?

#CCFC73 is a light, vivid lime green. In RGB it is rgb(204, 252, 115), and in HSL hsl(81, 96%, 72%).

Is #CCFC73 accessible as text?

On white, #CCFC73 has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.74:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCFC73, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCFC73?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-300 (#BBF451).

What colors go well with #CCFC73?

#CCFC73 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A373FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCFC73 below.

Is #CCFC73 good for buttons?

#CCFC73 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCFC73 — white text only reaches 1.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCFC73 the same as CSS palegreen?

No — #CCFC73 is not the CSS named color palegreen, but palegreen (#98FB98) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCFC73 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCFC73

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCFC73 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCFC73 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCFC73 Secondary #AF6A00 Accent #6B7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Electric Lime as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CCFC73 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Electric Lime leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CCFC73 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1E

Electric Lime holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CCFC73 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Electric Lime opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CCFC73 Secondary #F0FFD6 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Electric Lime is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Electric Lime carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCFC73 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 62/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 7/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 20/100

Very low

Clean and current — no dusty, aged cast.

Luxury 11/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 67/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 63/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #CCFC73

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People also use #CCFC73 with

Buttercream Spring Green Medium Purple Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 15.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4FBE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9EFC73 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CCFC73 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCFC73;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 252 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(93.0% 0.173 125.7);
  --color-50: #F9FEF0;
  --color-100: #F0FDD8;
  --color-200: #E1FCB1;
  --color-300: #CAF67A;
  --color-400: #B1E84A;
  --color-500: #94CF26;
  --color-600: #739D25;
  --color-700: #536E21;
  --color-800: #374819;
  --color-900: #222C12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  electric-lime: {
    50: '#F9FEF0',
    100: '#F0FDD8',
    200: '#E1FCB1',
    300: '#CAF67A',
    400: '#B1E84A',
    500: '#94CF26',
    600: '#739D25',
    700: '#536E21',
    800: '#374819',
    900: '#222C12',
  },
}

$base: #CCFC73;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9FEF0;
$base-100: #F0FDD8;
$base-200: #E1FCB1;
$base-300: #CAF67A;
$base-400: #B1E84A;
$base-500: #94CF26;
$base-600: #739D25;
$base-700: #536E21;
$base-800: #374819;
$base-900: #222C12;
$base-hover: #B2FB2B;
$base-subtle: #EEF9DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCFC73",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9FEF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0FDD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1FCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAF67A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B1E84A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#94CF26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#739D25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#536E21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#374819",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222C12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCFC73

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCFC73

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