Bright Chartreuse is a medium, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A8E619, which equals rgb(168, 230, 25) in RGB and hsl(78, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C27 M0 Y89 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A8E619 - RGB
168, 230, 25 - HSL
78°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
27, 0, 89, 10 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Chartreuse
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.00:1. Its complementary color is #571AE6.
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Bright Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #A8E619 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(168, 230, 25) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 78°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 27%, 0%, 89%, 10% |
| Decimal | 11068953 |
Shades and tints of Bright Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1FBD9 - 100
#E2F7B2 - 200
#D4F38C - 300
#C5EE66 - 400
#B7EA3F - 500
#A8E619 - 600
#8CC015 - 700
#709911 - 800
#54730D - 900
#384D08 - 950
#1C2604
Color harmonies for Bright Chartreuse
- Complementary
#571AE6≈ Bright Iris - Analogous −30°
#E6BD1A≈ Bright Marigold - Analogous +30°
#42E61A≈ Bright Clover - Triadic +120°
#1AA8E6≈ Bright Capri - Triadic +240°
#E61AA8≈ Bright Raspberry - Split 150°
#1A42E6≈ Bright Cobalt - Split 210°
#BD1AE6≈ Bright Purple
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Chartreuse | Aa | 1.50:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Bright Chartreuse | Aa | 14.00:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Bright Chartreuse
background-color: #A8E619;color: #A8E619;background-color: rgb(168, 230, 25);background-color: hsl(78, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-chartreuse: #A8E619; }class="bg-[#A8E619]"Colors similar to Bright Chartreuse
- Bright Spring Bud
#94E619 - Bright Lime
#BDE619 - Medium Dark Lime
#ABD600 - Medium Light Spring Bud
#A9FF29 - Medium Light Bright Spring Bud
#A5EA3E - Medium Dark Chartreuse
#96D600 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Medium Light Bright Chartreuse
#B6EA3E - Bright Apple
#80E619 - Medium Dark Citron
#C1D600 - Medium Light Apple
#94FF29 - Pure Chartreuse
#B2FF00
More green shades
- Palest Chartreuse
#F0FFCC - Darkest Bright Chartreuse
#222E05 - Very Dark Bright Chartreuse
#3D5309 - Dark Bright Chartreuse
#58770D - Deep Bright Chartreuse
#729C11 - Medium Dark Bright Chartreuse
#8DC115 - Medium Light Bright Chartreuse
#B6EA3E - Light Bright Chartreuse
#C4EE63 - Pale Bright Chartreuse
#D2F288 - Very Pale Bright Chartreuse
#E0F6AC - Palest Bright Chartreuse
#EEFAD1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Bright Chartreuse is #A8E619.
What is the RGB value of Bright Chartreuse?
Bright Chartreuse has an RGB value of 168, 230, 25 (rgb(168, 230, 25)). In HSL it is 78°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Chartreuse?
Use black text on Bright Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 and black text has 14.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Bright Chartreuse is #571AE6. Analogous colors #E6BD1A and #42E61A also pair well.