Chartreuse
Also known as: Green Yellow, Shishito Pepper Green, Non-Toxic Boyfriend, Grass Stain Green
Quietly grounded and restorative, Chartreuse is a warm-toned green that earns its keep in wellness brands and eco packaging. Reach for a purple companion shade to give Chartreuse maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.70:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Chartreuse color codes
- HEX
- #C1F80A
- RGB
- rgb(193, 248, 10)
- RGBA
- rgba(193, 248, 10, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(74, 94%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(74, 96%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 0%, 96%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(91.3 -37.0 85.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.8% 0.225 124.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: greenyellow#ADFF2F · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1026 — Luminous yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 10.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Chartreuse works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Chartreuse
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chartreuse by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.70:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Chartreuse background: #000000
Palettes featuring Chartreuse
Chartreuse with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chartreuse
Chartreuse triad
Similar colors
- Limoncello#BFFF00 · ΔE 1.6
- Lush Green#BBEE00 · ΔE 2.1
- Volt#CEFF00 · ΔE 2.1
- Atomic Lime#B9FF03 · ΔE 2.2
- Spring Bud#A7FC00 · ΔE 3.9
- Sour Green#C1E613 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chartreuse is closest to Foggy Love.
Chartreuse FAQs
What color is Chartreuse?
Chartreuse is a medium green with the hex code #C1F80A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 74°, 94% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chartreuse?
The hex code for Chartreuse is #C1F80A. In RGB it's rgb(193, 248, 10), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 0%, 96%, 3%).
What colors go well with Chartreuse?
Chartreuse pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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