Color Name: Chartreuse Yellow
Hex Color Code: #DFFF00
RGB Color Code: RGB(223, 255, 0)
CMYK Values*: 12.5%, 0.0%, 100.0%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow






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Chartreuse Yellow, also called Traditional Chartreuse, has a yellowish-green color shade.

What color is Chartreuse Yellow?

Chartreuse Yellow color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chartreuse Yellow is #DFFF00, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 255, 0).

In the RGB color model, Chartreuse Yellow has a red value of 223, 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 12.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 67.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chartreuse Yellow has a hue of 67.5° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Chartreuse Yellow is cool or warm?

The color Chartreuse Yellow is a warm color.



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

Chartreuse Yellow has an LRV of nearly 87. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 Yellow

Light Color


Compare LRV 87 of Chartreuse Yellow with dark and light Color





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

Check if the color Chartreuse Yellow 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.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(223, 255, 0)
Red
223 (87.5%)
Green
255 (100.0%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.55%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(67.53deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
67.53°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(0, 255, 15)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Yellow
255 (100.0%)
Blue
15 (6.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
67.53°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 67.53°

W: 0.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 66.19

Y : 87.21

Z : 13.34

YXY

Y1 : 87.21

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 12.55%

M : 0.00%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 87.2 %

Munsell Color System

4.7GY 9.4/22.2

CIE-Lab

L : 94.83

A : -34.51

B : 91.74

CIE-Lch

L : 94.83

C : 98.01

H : 110.62

CIE-Luv

L : 94.83

U : -13.12

V : 106.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 93.39

A : -36.9

B : 56.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chartreuse Yellow


Here are the colors similar to Chartreuse Yellow . 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.



#CCFF00
Fluorescent Yellow
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#CCFF00
Electric Lime
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BFFF00
Lime
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Chartreuse Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Chartreuse Yellow to Pantone PMS


#E3E935
PANTONE 387 C
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#E0E721
PANTONE 388 C
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#E3E829
PANTONE 809 C
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#DBE442
PANTONE 380 C
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Chartreuse Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Chartreuse Yellow to RAL Classic


#FFFF00
RAL 1026 - Luminous Yellow
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#CEFF00
Volt
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)




Paint similar to Chartreuse Yellow


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chartreuse Yellow . 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.


Dunn-Edwards


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


#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 9.08 (90.9% similar)
#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 10.16 (89.8% similar)
#FFF47C
Chickadee (DE 5403)
ΔE - 10.63 (89.4% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 11.15 (88.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#E1E465
Limelight (2025-40)
ΔE - 9.17 (90.8% similar)
#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 9.42 (90.6% similar)
#D2E169
Apple Green (2026-40)
ΔE - 9.86 (90.1% similar)
#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 10.29 (89.7% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 11.27 (88.7% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 12.62 (87.4% similar)
#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 12.65 (87.4% similar)


Valspar


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


#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 12.63 (87.4% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 12.66 (87.3% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 13.11 (86.9% similar)
#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 13.30 (86.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 13.92 (86.1% similar)
#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 16.16 (83.8% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 16.58 (83.4% similar)
#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 16.75 (83.2% similar)


Behr


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


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 14.43 (85.6% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 16.19 (83.8% similar)
#E8E097
Reviving Green (P340-3)
ΔE - 16.20 (83.8% similar)
#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 16.47 (83.5% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Chartreuse Yellow - #DFFF00 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



DFFF00
Chartreuse Yellow

2000FF
Blue*


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 Yellow - #DFFF00?

Color that best contrast with Chartreuse Yellow - #DFFF00 is #2000FF, color name is Blue*
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 Yellow - #DFFF00?

Complementary or Opposite color for Chartreuse Yellow - #DFFF00 is #2000FF, color name is Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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