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Lime Green

Hex Code #2CAC2A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2CAC2A, historically referred to as Lime Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 17% red, 67% green, and 16% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 44, Green: 172, and Blue: 42. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2CAC2A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 119°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 42%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 67%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2CAC2A into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)44, 172, 42
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)119°, 61%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)119°, 76%, 67%
CSS Valuergb(44, 172, 42)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.98:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background7.04:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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