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Chartreuse

#86FA38

Chartreuse is a neutral light color with the hex code #86FA38. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 134, 250, 56 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 0%, 78%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse color values

HEX
#86FA38
RGB
134, 250, 56
HSL
96°, 95%, 60%
CMYK
46, 0, 78, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse sits at 96° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(134, 250, 56), where the green channel leads at 250, 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 46C 0M 78Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 46% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Chartreuse

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #86FA38;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 134, 250, 56;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#86FA38',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 46%
M: 0%
Y: 78%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(134, 250, 56)
rgba(134, 250, 56, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 96° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #86FA38?
#86FA38 is Chartreuse, a neutral light color with RGB values of 134, 250, 56. It has a hue of 96°, 95% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #86FA38?
The RGB color code for #86FA38 is rgb(134, 250, 56). This means it contains 134 red, 250 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#86FA38) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #86FA38 in CSS?
You can use #86FA38 in CSS with: background-color: #86FA38; or color: #86FA38; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 250, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 0%, 78%, 2%.

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