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Lime scavenger hunt: 18 things to find

Lime is green pushed to neon — the color of new leaves, tennis balls, and high-vis jackets. It's nature's "brand new" signal in spring and the city's "look at me" signal all year round.

18 lime things to find

A ready-made lime scavenger hunt list — every one of these is genuinely findable on an ordinary walk, in a shop, or around the house. Photograph each one you spot.

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How to hunt lime

Two guaranteed sources: safety wear and sports equipment. Any building site, any cyclist, any tennis court will hand you lime on demand. The natural version only shows up for a few weeks in spring, when new leaves are still translucent — backlight them and they glow.

What lime gets confused with

If it is calmer and darker, it is green. If it loses the green edge entirely, it is yellow. Lime is the one that looks almost artificially bright.

Full rules and more lists in the color scavenger hunt guide →

A ColorCollect photo montage in Lime, nine real-world photos matching the color.
Nine lime finds from one hunt, composed into a single montage.

Hunt Lime with ColorCollect

Pick Lime, photograph the finds from the list above, and they snap into a montage you can save and share. Hunt solo, or share a 6-letter code and hunt the same list with your friends.

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The Lime tonal scale

Not every lime find is the same lime. This is the 11-stop ramp from the palest to the deepest shade — useful for settling whether a find counts. Tap a swatch to copy its name.

Colors that go with Lime

Pairings computed from Lime's own hue — handy if you are setting a two-color hunt or planning a themed round. Tap to copy.

Frequently asked questions

What are some lime things to find?

Common lime things to find include tennis balls, high-vis vests, backlit spring leaves, limes, highlighter pens, neon signs, running shoes, energy-drink cans, young ferns and fresh-cut grass in strong sun. Lime looks almost artificially bright: if it is calmer and darker it is green, and if it loses its green edge it is yellow.

How do I find lime on a scavenger hunt?

Two guaranteed sources: safety wear and sports equipment. Any building site, any cyclist, any tennis court will hand you lime on demand. The natural version only shows up for a few weeks in spring, when new leaves are still translucent — backlight them and they glow.

What colors is lime confused with?

If it is calmer and darker, it is green. If it loses the green edge entirely, it is yellow. Lime is the one that looks almost artificially bright.

Nearby colors to hunt

The closest hues to Lime — each with its own list of things to find.

See all 25 colors →