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Chartreuse
Chartreuse
#7FFF00Click to copy
Chartreuse Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#7FFF00Copy
RGBrgb(127, 255, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(90, 100%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(90, 100%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(50%, 0%, 100%, 0%)Copy
Chartreuse Color Schemes
Complementary
#7FFF00
Click to copy#8000FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FEFF00
Click to copy#00FF00
Click to copySplit Complementary
#0000FF
Click to copy#FF00FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7FFF00
Click to copy#B2F471
Click to copy#E5FBD0
Click to copy#4C9900
Click to copy#193300
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyChartreuse WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.30 : 1
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Black background #000000
16.21 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.19 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.75 : 1
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Chartreuse Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Chartreuse Color Introduction
Definition
Chartreuse (HEX #7FFF00) has the RGB value rgb(127, 255, 0), the HSL value hsl(90°, 100%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(50%, 0%, 100%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Chartreuse is #8000FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FEFF00 and #00FF01 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#0000FF, #FF00FE) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Chartreuse uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Chartreuse has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 against white and 16.21:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Chartreuse has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A strikingly penetrating color.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Chartreuse tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Chartreuse is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Chartreuse Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
