French Lime (#9efd38) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

French Lime (#9efd38) Color Information

French Lime (#9efd38) RGB value is (158, 253, 56). The hex color red value is 158, green is 253, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 89°, saturation of 98%, and lightness of 61%, while the CMYK process values are 38%, 0%, 78%, and 1%.

Colors that pair well with French Lime (#9efd38) include Lemon Yellow (#FAFA33), Laser Green (#39FF14), and Full Spectrum Blue (#2454FF), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Brilliant Azure (#3399FF), Rose Bonbon (#F9429E), and Psilocybin Purple (#A020F0) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing French Lime color swatch with hex value #9EFD38 and RGB value (158,253,56)

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French Lime (#9efd38) Color Meaning

French Lime (#9EFD38) is a vivid, neon yellow-green with glowing intensity. It belongs to the bright green spectrum, representing freshness, vitality, and energy. Its sharp, electric tone makes it perfect for modern branding, digital art, and attention-grabbing design. In psychology, French Lime (#9EFD38) stimulates curiosity, optimism, and mental alertness. Its bright energy encourages innovation, exploration, and playful creativity. This color is often used to energize spaces and highlight elements that require focus and engagement. French Lime (#9EFD38) also carries symbolic and spiritual significance. Green tones are linked to growth, renewal, and balance. Its fluorescent intensity enhances vitality, signaling freshness, adaptability, and forward-thinking creativity. In modern design, French Lime (#9EFD38) embodies bold optimism and dynamic presence.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of French Lime (#9efd38) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#9efd38

RGB

rgb(158, 253, 56)

HSL

hsl(89°, 98%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(38%, 0%, 78%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(89°, 78%, 99%)

XYZ

49.9396 77.8052 16.1272

Yxy

77.8052 0.3471 0.5408

Hunter Lab

88.2073 -19.6915 17.8330

CIE-Lab

90.6909 -56.4099 78.1311

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of French Lime (#9efd38) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red158 / 255 (62%)

62%

Green253 / 255 (99%)

99%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

A full range of French Lime (#9efd38) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for French Lime (#9efd38) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for French Lime (#9efd38) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9efd38

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of French Lime (#9efd38) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.