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Chartreuse

#6FE21D

Chartreuse is a neutral medium color with the hex code #6FE21D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 111, 226, 29 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 0%, 87%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse color values

HEX
#6FE21D
RGB
111, 226, 29
HSL
95°, 77%, 50%
CMYK
51, 0, 87, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse sits at 95° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 77% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Chartreuse is rendered as rgb(111, 226, 29), where the green channel leads at 226, 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 51C 0M 87Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (87%), 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: #6FE21D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 111, 226, 29;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#6FE21D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 51%
M: 0%
Y: 87%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(111, 226, 29)
rgba(111, 226, 29, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 95° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Pixar logo
Pixar
Shopify logo
Shopify

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6FE21D?
#6FE21D is Chartreuse, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 111, 226, 29. It has a hue of 95°, 77% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6FE21D?
The RGB color code for #6FE21D is rgb(111, 226, 29). This means it contains 111 red, 226 green, and 29 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#6FE21D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #6FE21D in CSS?
You can use #6FE21D in CSS with: background-color: #6FE21D; or color: #6FE21D; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 226, 29). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 0%, 87%, 11%.

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