Colors that go with lime

#00FF00 · cool green · hue 120° · best text: #000000

Ten combinations ranked by measurable criteria — hue harmony, WCAG contrast with lime, lightness spread and saturation compatibility. Every pairing lists why it works.

Ready-to-use palette

#00FF00
#2D5A27
#808000
#0000FF
#5D06E9
#1C1917
#00ff00 #2d5a27 #808000 #0000ff #5d06e9 #1c1917
#00FF00 #2D5A27 #808000 #0000FF #5D06E9 #1C1917
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Best combinations — ranked

#1

Forest Green #2D5A27

· Same hue family as lime (Δh 7°) — guaranteed harmony
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.88:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 54) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.9:1
vs lime
#2

Olive #808000

· Warm/cool bridge (Δh 60°) — adds depth without tension
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.06:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 36) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.1:1
vs lime
#3

Blue #0000FF

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈120°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (6.26:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 55) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
6.3:1
vs lime
#4

Blue Violet #5D06E9

· Split-complementary angle (Δh ≈143°) — strong but softer than direct complement
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.74:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 53) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.7:1
vs lime
#5

Magenta #FF00FF

· Complementary hue (Δh ≈180°) — maximum hue contrast
· Close value pairing (2.29:1) — use for large surfaces, not small text
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 27) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
2.3:1
vs lime
#6

Primary Blue #0804F9

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈121°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (6.39:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 56) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
6.4:1
vs lime
#7

Rich Blue #021BF9

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈114°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (6.06:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 55) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
6.1:1
vs lime
#8

Pure Blue #0203E2

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈120°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (7.24:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 59) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
7.2:1
vs lime
#9

Vivid Blue #152EFF

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈114°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.34:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 51) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.3:1
vs lime
#10

Red #FF0000

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈120°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Close value pairing (2.91:1) — use for large surfaces, not small text
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 34) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
2.9:1
vs lime

Why these and not others

Pairings are scored against hue-harmony angles (0°/30°/60°/90°/120°/150°/180°), WCAG contrast ratio with lime, lightness separation and saturation/chroma compatibility. Near-identical colors (ΔE₀₀ < 3.5) are excluded — every entry adds real information.

FAQ

What colors go with lime?

Forest Green, Olive, Blue, Blue Violet and Magenta rank highest for lime (#00FF00) by hue harmony, contrast and saturation compatibility. The full ranked list is on this page with the reasoning for each pairing.

What is the complementary color of lime?

The complementary hue of lime (hue 120°) sits at hue 300°. The closest named colors on that side of the wheel are listed in the combinations above.

Is lime a warm or cool color?

Lime is a cool color (hue 120°). It pairs naturally with crisp whites and cool grays.