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Chartreuse

#89FB37

Chartreuse is a neutral light color with the hex code #89FB37. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 137, 251, 55 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 0%, 78%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse color values

HEX
#89FB37
RGB
137, 251, 55
HSL
95°, 96%, 60%
CMYK
45, 0, 78, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse sits at 95° 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(137, 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 45C 0M 78Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 45% 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: #89FB37;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 137, 251, 55;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#89FB37',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 45%
M: 0%
Y: 78%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(137, 251, 55)
rgba(137, 251, 55, 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 #89FB37?
#89FB37 is Chartreuse, a neutral light color with RGB values of 137, 251, 55. It has a hue of 95°, 96% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #89FB37?
The RGB color code for #89FB37 is rgb(137, 251, 55). This means it contains 137 red, 251 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#89FB37) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #89FB37 in CSS?
You can use #89FB37 in CSS with: background-color: #89FB37; or color: #89FB37; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 251, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 78%, 2%.

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