Electric Lime Color Psychology & Meaning
Electric Lime is maximum energy on maximum contrast — the color of safety vests and acid house raves, now claimed by streetwear and tech brands.
#0A0A0A
#CCFF00
#1A1A1A
#808080
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Electric Lime Color Palette
#0A0A0A · #CCFF00 · #1A1A1A · #808080
AA
WCAG Grade
5.0:1
Contrast Ratio
3,421
Saves
9,234
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Use #0A0A0A as the background. Use #CCFF00 as the primary accent. Use #1A1A1A as secondary. Use #808080 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Electric Lime — neon, bold, night.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Electric Lime color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 0.3% | 10, 10, 10 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 96% | 0°, 0%, 4% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 84.4% | 204, 255, 0 | 20%, 0%, 100%, 0% | 72°, 100%, 50% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 1.0% | 26, 26, 26 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 90% | 0°, 0%, 10% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 21.6% | 128, 128, 128 | 0%, 0%, 0%, 50% | 0°, 0%, 50% |
Electric Lime Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Electric Lime palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0A0A0A neutral gray
#CCFF00 saturated yellow-green
#1A1A1A neutral gray
#808080 neutral gray
Electric Lime Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CCFF00 on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.85:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A0A0A on #CCFF00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.85:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A1A1A on #CCFF00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.81:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #CCFF00 on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.81:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #808080 on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.01:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A0A0A on #808080 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.01:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #808080 on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A1A1A on #808080 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.41:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #808080 on #CCFF00 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.36:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #CCFF00 on #808080 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.36:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A1A1A on #0A0A0A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A0A0A on #1A1A1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Electric Lime palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Acid green and neon yellow emerged in rave culture in the late 1980s. They were also adopted in safety and visibility contexts. Fashion reclaimed them in the 2010s.
Best Design Use Cases
Near-black background always. Electric lime as the only color. Nothing else — the restraint amplifies the energy.
Industries This Palette Suits
Streetwear, gaming, music, energy brands, technology.
Colors That Pair Well With Electric Lime
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
violet
directly opposite #CCFF00 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
green
30° beside #CCFF00 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Electric Lime Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #CCFF00 for buttons and links — it scores 16.8:1 against the #0A0A0A background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #808080 — 5.0:1 against #0A0A0A passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1A1A1A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #CCFF00.
How to Implement the Electric Lime Color Scheme
To use this Electric Lime color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #0A0A0A for the main background and #CCFF00 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #808080 and #0A0A0A is 5.01:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Electric Lime Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Electric Lime color palette?
The Electric Lime palette contains #0A0A0A, #CCFF00, #1A1A1A, #808080. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Electric Lime color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #CCFF00 on #0A0A0A reaches 16.8:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Electric Lime palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #3300FF, #52F20D, #EEECEC extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Electric Lime palette create?
Electric Lime reads as neon, bold, night. Saturated yellow-green drives the personality, grounded by neutral gray — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Electric Lime color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Electric Lime palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Electric Lime palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Electric Lime's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.