Chartreuse
Also known as: Green Yellow , Shishito Pepper Green , Non-Toxic Boyfriend , Grass Stain Green
With its warm undertone, Chartreuse (#C1F80A) comes across as grounded and restorative. Designers reach for it 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Chartreuse
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.70:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Chartreuse background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chartreuse
Chartreuse with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chartreuse
Chartreuse triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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