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Chartreuse

#8CFF00

Chartreuse is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8CFF00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 140, 255, 0 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 0%, 100%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse color values

HEX
#8CFF00
RGB
140, 255, 0
HSL
87°, 100%, 50%
CMYK
45, 0, 100, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse sits at 87° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% 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. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Chartreuse is rendered as rgb(140, 255, 0), where the green channel leads at 255, 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 45C 0M 100Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 45% cyan, 100% 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: #8CFF00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 255, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#8CFF00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 45%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(140, 255, 0)
rgba(140, 255, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 87° on the color wheel

NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Shopify logo
Shopify
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8CFF00?
#8CFF00 is Chartreuse, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 140, 255, 0. It has a hue of 87°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8CFF00?
The RGB color code for #8CFF00 is rgb(140, 255, 0). This means it contains 140 red, 255 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse (#8CFF00) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #8CFF00 in CSS?
You can use #8CFF00 in CSS with: background-color: #8CFF00; or color: #8CFF00; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 255, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 100%, 0%.

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