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Chartreuse Yellow

#D9F50A

Chartreuse Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #D9F50A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 217, 245, 10 in digital design or CMYK 11%, 0%, 96%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse Yellow color values

HEX
#D9F50A
RGB
217, 245, 10
HSL
67°, 92%, 50%
CMYK
11, 0, 96, 4

About this color

Chartreuse Yellow sits at 67° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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 Yellow is rendered as rgb(217, 245, 10), where the green channel leads at 245, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 Yellow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 11C 0M 96Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% cyan, 96% 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.

How to use Chartreuse Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D9F50A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 245, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D9F50A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 11%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(217, 245, 10)
rgba(217, 245, 10, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D9F50A?
#D9F50A is Chartreuse Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 217, 245, 10. It has a hue of 67°, 92% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9F50A?
The RGB color code for #D9F50A is rgb(217, 245, 10). This means it contains 217 red, 245 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse Yellow a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse Yellow (#D9F50A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9F50A in CSS?
You can use #D9F50A in CSS with: background-color: #D9F50A; or color: #D9F50A; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 245, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 11%, 0%, 96%, 4%.