Color Name: Green Yellow
Hex Color Code: #ADFF2F
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 255, 47)
CMYK Values*: 32.2%, 0.0%, 81.6%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow






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What color is Green Yellow?

Green Yellow color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Green Yellow is #ADFF2F, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 255, 47).

In the RGB color model, Green Yellow has a red value of 173, a green value of 255, and a blue value of 47. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 32.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 81.6% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 83.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Green Yellow has a hue of 83.7° (degrees), 81.6 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Green Yellow is cool or warm?

The color Green Yellow is a warm color.



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

Green Yellow has an LRV of nearly 81. 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

Green Yellow

Light Color


Compare LRV 81 of Green Yellow with dark and light Color





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

Check if the color Green 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


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 255, 47)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
255 (100.0%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
32.16%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
81.57%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(83.65deg, 100.0 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
83.65°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(0, 209, 35)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Yellow
209 (81.9%)
Blue
35 (13.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
83.65°
Saturation
81.57 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 83.65°

W: 18.43 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 53.51

Y : 80.61

Z : 15.43

YXY

Y1 : 80.61

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.54

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 0.00%

Y : 81.57%


LRV

~ 80.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.3GY 9.1/14.6

CIE-Lab

L : 91.96

A : -52.48

B : 81.87

CIE-Lch

L : 91.96

C : 97.24

H : 122.66

CIE-Luv

L : 91.96

U : -41.04

V : 102.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 89.78

A : -50.74

B : 52.66






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Green Yellow


Here are the colors similar to Green 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.



#A7FC00
Spring Bud
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#9EFD38
French Lime
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#BFFF00
Lime
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)





Paint similar to Green Yellow


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Green 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


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


#CAE277
Celery (DE 5557)
ΔE - 10.98 (89.0% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 11.73 (88.3% similar)
#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 12.05 (88.0% similar)
#CFDD7B
Lime Sorbet (DE 5550)
ΔE - 13.07 (86.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


#AAD76A
Willow Springs Green (418)
ΔE - 11.28 (88.7% similar)
#D2E169
Apple Green (2026-40)
ΔE - 11.34 (88.7% similar)
#BEDD78
Feel the Energy (417)
ΔE - 11.49 (88.5% similar)
#A7D873
Spring Meadow Green (2031-40)
ΔE - 11.99 (88.0% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 12.07 (87.9% similar)
#C1E089
Livin' Large (PPG1221-5)
ΔE - 12.82 (87.2% similar)
#A8C74D
Mojo (PPG1220-7)
ΔE - 13.56 (86.4% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 13.81 (86.2% similar)


Valspar


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


#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 13.88 (86.1% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 14.13 (85.9% similar)
#BFD785
Sunny Lime (8001-29D)
ΔE - 14.38 (85.6% similar)
#A4C65E
Spring Lime (6006-10B)
ΔE - 14.57 (85.4% similar)


Behr


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


#B2DD8E
Early Spring (MQ4-46)
ΔE - 14.16 (85.8% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 17.50 (82.5% similar)
#E8E097
Reviving Green (P340-3)
ΔE - 18.62 (81.4% similar)
#C3C67E
Soda Pop (P360-4)
ΔE - 18.82 (81.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 15.34 (84.7% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 16.08 (83.9% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 18.02 (82.0% similar)
#DAD790
Gleeful (SW 6709)
ΔE - 18.28 (81.7% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



ADFF2F
Green Yellow

812FFF
Electric Violet*


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 Green Yellow - #ADFF2F?

Color that best contrast with Green Yellow - #ADFF2F is #812FFF, color name is Electric Violet*
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 Green Yellow - #ADFF2F?

Complementary or Opposite color for Green Yellow - #ADFF2F is #812FFF, color name is Electric Violet*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


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