Skip to main content

Chartreuse Yellow

#E4F906

Chartreuse Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #E4F906. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 228, 249, 6 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chartreuse Yellow color values

HEX
#E4F906
RGB
228, 249, 6
HSL
65°, 95%, 50%
CMYK
8, 0, 98, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chartreuse Yellow sits at 65° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(228, 249, 6), where the green channel leads at 249, 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 98Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% cyan, 98% 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: #E4F906;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 228, 249, 6;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E4F906',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(228, 249, 6)
rgba(228, 249, 6, 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 #E4F906?
#E4F906 is Chartreuse Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 228, 249, 6. It has a hue of 65°, 95% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E4F906?
The RGB color code for #E4F906 is rgb(228, 249, 6). This means it contains 228 red, 249 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chartreuse Yellow a warm or cool color?
Chartreuse Yellow (#E4F906) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E4F906 in CSS?
You can use #E4F906 in CSS with: background-color: #E4F906; or color: #E4F906; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 249, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 98%, 2%.

Color tools