Chartreuse is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #80FC27.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
128, 252, 39 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 0%, 85%, 1% for print applications.
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Chartreuse
#80FC27
Chartreuse color values
- HEX
- #80FC27
- RGB
- 128, 252, 39
- HSL
- 95°, 97%, 57%
- CMYK
- 49, 0, 85, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chartreuse sits at 95° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(128, 252, 39), where the green channel leads at 252, 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 49C 0M 85Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 49% cyan, 85% 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: #80FC27;
--brand-primary-rgb: 128, 252, 39;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#80FC27',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 49%
M: 0%
Y: 85%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(128, 252, 39)
rgba(128, 252, 39, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #80FC27?
#80FC27 is Chartreuse, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 128, 252, 39. It has a hue of 95°, 97%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #80FC27?
The RGB color code for #80FC27 is rgb(128, 252, 39). This means it contains 128 red,
252 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#80FC27) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #80FC27 in CSS?
You can use #80FC27 in CSS with:
background-color: #80FC27; or color: #80FC27; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 252, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 0%, 85%, 1%.