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Yellow Green vs Chartreuse Green: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green is hue — Yellow Green is a cool-leaning yellow-green, while Chartreuse Green is a cool-leaning green. Yellow Green (#9ACD32) has an HSL of 80°, 61%, 50%, whereas Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) sits at 90°, 100%, 50%.

Yellow Green#9ACD32
Chartreuse Green#7FFF00
#9ACD32Blended: #8DE619#7FFF00

Yellow Green vs Chartreuse Green: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Yellow Green Chartreuse Green
BrightnessMedium (L=50%) — balanced, versatileMedium (L=50%) — balanced, versatile
SaturationModerately saturated (S=61%) — balanced in intensityVivid (S=100%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyYellow-greenGreen
TemperatureCool-leaningCool-leaning
Hex code#9ACD32#7FFF00
RGB154, 205, 50127, 255, 0

Can you use Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green together?

Chartreuse Green text on Yellow Green
Yellow Green text on Chartreuse Green
Contrast Ratio:1.45:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green Apart

  • Check saturation: Chartreuse Green looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 10° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Yellow Green vs Chartreuse Green in Design

Use Yellow Green for:
Fresh, natural, organic brands
Spring and growth themes
Juice and produce packaging
Eco-conscious products
Wellness and lifestyle
Use Chartreuse Green for:
Eco, nature, wellness brands
Finance, success, growth
Go-states and confirmations
Food and garden products
Calm, grounded UI surfaces

Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Yellow Green#9ACD32

Yellow Green (#9ACD32) is a medium, moderately saturated yellow-green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Chartreuse Green#7FFF00

Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) is a medium, vivid green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Yellow Green text on white
1.88:1Fail
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Yellow Green text on black
11.15:1AAA
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Chartreuse Green text on white
1.3:1Fail
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Chartreuse Green text on black
16.21:1AAA
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Yellow Green text on Chartreuse Green
1.45:1Fail
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Chartreuse Green text on Yellow Green
1.45:1Fail

Explore Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Chartreuse Green color page#7FFF00 · shades, tints, pairings

More Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green Comparisons

Yellow Green vs Chartreuse Green FAQ

What is the difference between yellow green and chartreuse green?+
The main difference between Yellow Green and Chartreuse Green is hue — Yellow Green is a cool-leaning yellow-green, while Chartreuse Green is a cool-leaning green. Yellow Green (#9ACD32) has an HSL of 80°, 61%, 50%, whereas Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) sits at 90°, 100%, 50%.
Is yellow green darker than chartreuse green?+
No, they're nearly the same brightness. Yellow Green sits at 50% lightness and Chartreuse Green at 50% — the difference is only 0 percentage points.
Are yellow green and chartreuse green the same color?+
No. Yellow Green is #9ACD32 and Chartreuse Green is #7FFF00. They differ by 10° in hue, 0% in lightness, and 39% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, yellow green or chartreuse green?+
Chartreuse Green is more saturated. In HSL, Yellow Green has 61% saturation and Chartreuse Green has 100% — Chartreuse Green is the more vivid of the two, while Yellow Green reads as more muted.
Is yellow green warm or cool?+
Yellow Green (#9ACD32) is a cool-leaning yellow-green. Its hue sits at 80° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Is chartreuse green warm or cool?+
Chartreuse Green (#7FFF00) is a cool-leaning green. Its hue sits at 90° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Can you use yellow green and chartreuse green together?+
Yes. Yellow Green (yellow-green) and Chartreuse Green (green) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does yellow green belong to?+
Yellow Green belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 80°, 61%, 50% — a cool-leaning tone within the broader yellow-green group.
What is the hex code for yellow green?+
The hex code for Yellow Green is #9ACD32. In RGB, that's rgb(154, 205, 50), and in HSL it's hsl(80, 61%, 50%).
What is the hex code for chartreuse green?+
The hex code for Chartreuse Green is #7FFF00. In RGB, that's rgb(127, 255, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(90, 100%, 50%).