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Chartreuse

#66EB2D

Chartreuse is a neutral medium color with the hex code #66EB2D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 102, 235, 45 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 0%, 81%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse color values

HEX
#66EB2D
RGB
102, 235, 45
HSL
102°, 83%, 55%
CMYK
57, 0, 81, 8

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse sits at 102° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Chartreuse is rendered as rgb(102, 235, 45), where the green channel leads at 235, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Chartreuse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 57C 0M 81Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (81%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Chartreuse

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #66EB2D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 102, 235, 45;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#66EB2D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 57%
M: 0%
Y: 81%
K: 8%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(102, 235, 45)
rgba(102, 235, 45, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 102° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
Pixar logo
Pixar
Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #66EB2D?
#66EB2D is Chartreuse, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 102, 235, 45. It has a hue of 102°, 83% saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #66EB2D?
The RGB color code for #66EB2D is rgb(102, 235, 45). This means it contains 102 red, 235 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#66EB2D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #66EB2D in CSS?
You can use #66EB2D in CSS with: background-color: #66EB2D; or color: #66EB2D; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 235, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 0%, 81%, 8%.

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