Chartreuse is a
neutral light color with the hex code #6FFB37.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
111, 251, 55 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 0%, 78%, 2% for print applications.
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Chartreuse
#6FFB37
Chartreuse color values
- HEX
- #6FFB37
- RGB
- 111, 251, 55
- HSL
- 103°, 96%, 60%
- CMYK
- 56, 0, 78, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chartreuse sits at 103° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(111, 251, 55), where the green channel leads at 251, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Chartreuse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 56C 0M 78Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 56% cyan, 78% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Chartreuse
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6FFB37;
--brand-primary-rgb: 111, 251, 55;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6FFB37',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 56%
M: 0%
Y: 78%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(111, 251, 55)
rgba(111, 251, 55, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6FFB37?
#6FFB37 is Chartreuse, a neutral light color with RGB values of 111, 251, 55. It has a hue of 103°, 96%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6FFB37?
The RGB color code for #6FFB37 is rgb(111, 251, 55). This means it contains 111 red,
251 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#6FFB37) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #6FFB37 in CSS?
You can use #6FFB37 in CSS with:
background-color: #6FFB37; or color: #6FFB37; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 251, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 0%, 78%, 2%.