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Chartreuse Yellow

#DFF20D

Chartreuse Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #DFF20D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 242, 13 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 95%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse Yellow color values

HEX
#DFF20D
RGB
223, 242, 13
HSL
65°, 90%, 50%
CMYK
8, 0, 95, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse Yellow sits at 65° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(223, 242, 13), where the green channel leads at 242, with red and blue channels close behind. 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 8C 0M 95Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% cyan, 95% 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 Yellow

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFF20D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 242, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DFF20D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(223, 242, 13)
rgba(223, 242, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Snapchat logo
Snapchat
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Ferrari logo
Ferrari

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DFF20D?
#DFF20D is Chartreuse Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 223, 242, 13. It has a hue of 65°, 90% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DFF20D?
The RGB color code for #DFF20D is rgb(223, 242, 13). This means it contains 223 red, 242 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse Yellow a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse Yellow (#DFF20D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DFF20D in CSS?
You can use #DFF20D in CSS with: background-color: #DFF20D; or color: #DFF20D; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 242, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 95%, 5%.

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