Green
Green Yellow
Green Yellow
#ADFF2FClick to copy
Green Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(173, 255, 47)Copy
HSLhsl(84, 100%, 59%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(84, 82%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(32%, 0%, 82%, 0%)Copy
Green Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#ADFF2F
Click to copy#812FFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FFE92F
Click to copy#45FF2F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2F45FF
Click to copy#E92FFF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#ADFF2F
Click to copy#D4F79D
Click to copy#FDFFFB
Click to copy#79C800
Click to copy#3B6200
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyGreen Yellow 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
1.23 : 1
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Black background #000000
17.12 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.12 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.30 : 1
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Green Yellow Shade Variants
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Green Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Green Yellow (HEX #ADFF2F) has the RGB value rgb(173, 255, 47), the HSL value hsl(84°, 100%, 59%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(32%, 0%, 82%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Green Yellow is #812FFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FFE92F and #45FF2F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2F45FF, #E92FFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Green Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Green Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 against white and 17.12:1 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, Green Yellow has a lightness of 59% 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 striking bright green.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Green Yellow 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, Green Yellow 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.
Green Yellow 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.
