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Chartreuse Green#7FFF00

Chartreuse Green color code is #7FFF00. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with chartreuse green.

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Chartreuse Green Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Chartreuse Green is 0.7603. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.30:1 against white and 16.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Chartreuse Green on white1.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Chartreuse Green on black16.21:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Chartreuse Green1.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Chartreuse Green16.21:1AAA

Chartreuse Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Chartreuse Green?+
The hex code for Chartreuse Green is #7FFF00. In RGB it's rgb(127, 255, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(90, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of Chartreuse Green?+
Chartreuse Green in RGB is (127, 255, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(127, 255, 0).
What is the CMYK value of Chartreuse Green?+
Chartreuse Green converts to CMYK(50%, 0%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7FFF00.
Is chartreuse green a warm or cool color?+
Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 90° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does chartreuse green belong to?+
Chartreuse Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 90°, 100%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is chartreuse green accessible for body text on a white background?+
Chartreuse Green on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.3:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for chartreuse green?+
The nearest Pantone match for Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) is 802 Bright Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Chartreuse Green in design

Practical guidance for using chartreuse green (#7FFF00) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Chartreuse Green flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Chartreuse Green works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.