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Chartreuse

#77FF33

Chartreuse is a neutral light color with the hex code #77FF33. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 119, 255, 51 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 0%, 80%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse color values

HEX
#77FF33
RGB
119, 255, 51
HSL
100°, 100%, 60%
CMYK
53, 0, 80, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse sits at 100° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(119, 255, 51), where the green channel leads at 255, 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 53C 0M 80Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 53% cyan, 80% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Chartreuse

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #77FF33;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 119, 255, 51;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#77FF33',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 53%
M: 0%
Y: 80%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(119, 255, 51)
rgba(119, 255, 51, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 100° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #77FF33?
#77FF33 is Chartreuse, a neutral light color with RGB values of 119, 255, 51. It has a hue of 100°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #77FF33?
The RGB color code for #77FF33 is rgb(119, 255, 51). This means it contains 119 red, 255 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#77FF33) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #77FF33 in CSS?
You can use #77FF33 in CSS with: background-color: #77FF33; or color: #77FF33; or as an RGB value: rgb(119, 255, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 0%, 80%, 0%.

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