Color Name: Chartreuse
Hex Color Code: #80FF00
RGB Color Code: RGB(128, 255, 0)
CMYK Values*: 49.8%, 0.0%, 100.0%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow






Subscribe to newsletter !

On the RGB color wheel, Chartreuse is defined as the colour halfway between yellow and green. The colour halfway between yellow and green on the RGB color wheel has a hex code of 80FF00.

What color is Chartreuse?

Chartreuse color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chartreuse is #80FF00, and the RGB color code is RGB(128, 255, 0).

In the RGB color model, Chartreuse has a red value of 128, a green value of 255, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 89.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chartreuse has a hue of 89.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Chartreuse is cool or warm?

The color Chartreuse is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of Chartreuse? (For interior and product design)

Chartreuse has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Chartreuse

Light Color


Compare LRV 76 of Chartreuse with dark and light Color





Is Chartreuse Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Chartreuse meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





Change Background Color:

Normal text - 14pt

Normal Bold text - 12pt


Large text - 18pt

Large Bold text - 14pt





Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Chartreuse color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(128, 255, 0)
Red
128 (50.2%)
Green
255 (100.0%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.80%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(89.88deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
89.88°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(0, 255, 61)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Yellow
255 (100.0%)
Blue
61 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
89.88°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 89.88°

W: 0.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 44.66

Y : 76.11

Z : 12.34

YXY

Y1 : 76.11

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.57

CMY

C : 49.80%

M : 0.00%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 76.1 %

Munsell Color System

8.2GY 8.9/18.6

CIE-Lab

L : 89.91

A : -67.79

B : 85.83

CIE-Lch

L : 89.91

C : 109.37

H : 128.3

CIE-Luv

L : 89.91

U : -60.55

V : 107.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.24

A : -61.29

B : 52.68






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chartreuse


Here are the colors similar to Chartreuse . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#7CFC00
Lawn Green
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#66FF00
Bright Green
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#9EFD38
French Lime
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)





Paint similar to Chartreuse


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chartreuse . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Chartreuse color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Chartreuse to Benjamin Moore


#AAD76A
Willow Springs Green (418)
ΔE - 12.53 (87.5% similar)
#A7D873
Spring Meadow Green (2031-40)
ΔE - 12.93 (87.1% similar)
#95CB54
Malachy Green (419)
ΔE - 13.32 (86.7% similar)
#BEDD78
Feel the Energy (417)
ΔE - 13.63 (86.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Chartreuse color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Chartreuse to Dunn-Edwards


#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 13.75 (86.2% similar)
#CAE277
Celery (DE 5557)
ΔE - 13.78 (86.2% similar)
#AFD77F
Wasabi (DE 5578)
ΔE - 14.66 (85.3% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 15.15 (84.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Chartreuse color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Chartreuse to PPG Paints


#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 14.49 (85.5% similar)
#C1E089
Livin' Large (PPG1221-5)
ΔE - 14.74 (85.3% similar)
#A5CB66
Be Spontaneous (PPG1221-6)
ΔE - 14.95 (85.0% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 15.09 (84.9% similar)


Behr


Chartreuse color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Chartreuse to Behr


#B2DD8E
Early Spring (MQ4-46)
ΔE - 15.22 (84.8% similar)
#97D499
Young Green (P390-4)
ΔE - 18.94 (81.1% similar)
#7DC683
Garden Stroll (P390-5)
ΔE - 19.52 (80.5% similar)


Valspar


Chartreuse color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Chartreuse to Valspar


#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 15.73 (84.3% similar)
#A9CF7E
Greenscape (6005-10A)
ΔE - 16.25 (83.8% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 16.26 (83.7% similar)
#BFD785
Sunny Lime (8001-29D)
ΔE - 16.29 (83.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Chartreuse color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Chartreuse to Sherwin Williams


#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 17.22 (82.8% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 17.54 (82.5% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Chartreuse - #80FF00 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



80FF00
Chartreuse

7F00FF
Violet (traditional)


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Chartreuse - #80FF00?

Color that best contrast with Chartreuse - #80FF00 is #7F00FF, color name is Violet (traditional)
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Chartreuse - #80FF00?

Complementary or Opposite color for Chartreuse - #80FF00 is #7F00FF, color name is Violet (traditional).





Example Color Images and Mockup


Mobile app mockup example for Chartreuse - #80FF00 color



T-Shirt mockup example for Chartreuse - #80FF00 color


Chart visualization example with Chartreuse - #80FF00 color



Chartreuse - #80FF00 Color Images and Patterns


Chartreuse Color vintage style bedroom interior
Chartreuse Color cozy coffee corner interior
Chartreuse Color modern minimalist living room interior
Chartreuse Color dining room design
Chartreuse Color exterior design modern house with walkway
Chartreuse Color modular kitchen design