Palest Chartreuse is a very light, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #F0FFCC, which equals rgb(240, 255, 204) in RGB and hsl(78, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C6 M0 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F0FFCC - RGB
240, 255, 204 - HSL
78°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
6, 0, 20, 0 - Family
Green - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.88:1. Its complementary color is #DBCCFF.
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Palest Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #F0FFCC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 255, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 78°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 6%, 0%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 15794124 |
Shades and tints of Palest Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFFF7 - 100
#FAFFEE - 200
#F8FFE6 - 300
#F5FFDD - 400
#F3FFD5 - 500
#F0FFCC - 600
#C8D5AA - 700
#A0AA88 - 800
#788066 - 900
#505544 - 950
#282B22
Color harmonies for Palest Chartreuse
- Complementary
#DBCCFF≈ Palest Indigo - Analogous −30°
#FFF5CC≈ Palest Amber - Analogous +30°
#D6FFCC≈ Palest Shamrock - Triadic +120°
#CCF0FF≈ Palest Peacock - Triadic +240°
#FFCCF0≈ Palest Cerise - Split 150°
#CCD6FF≈ Palest Sapphire - Split 210°
#F5CCFF≈ Palest Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Chartreuse | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Chartreuse | Aa | 19.88:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Chartreuse
background-color: #F0FFCC;color: #F0FFCC;background-color: rgb(240, 255, 204);background-color: hsl(78, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-chartreuse: #F0FFCC; }class="bg-[#F0FFCC]"Colors similar to Palest Chartreuse
- Palest Spring Bud
#EBFFCC - Palest Lime
#F5FFCC - Palest Bright Lime
#F2FAD1 - Palest Bright Chartreuse
#EEFAD1 - Palest Bright Spring Bud
#EAFAD1 - Palest Bright Citron
#F6FAD1 - Palest Apple
#E6FFCC - Palest Citron
#FAFFCC - Palest Bright Apple
#E6FAD1 - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6
More green shades
- Medium Dark Chartreuse
#96D600 - Pure Chartreuse
#B2FF00 - Medium Light Chartreuse
#BFFF29 - Light Chartreuse
#CBFF52 - Pale Chartreuse
#D7FF7A - Very Pale Chartreuse
#E3FFA3 - Darkest Bright Chartreuse
#222E05 - Very Dark Bright Chartreuse
#3D5309 - Dark Bright Chartreuse
#58770D - Deep Bright Chartreuse
#729C11 - Medium Dark Bright Chartreuse
#8DC115
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Palest Chartreuse is #F0FFCC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Chartreuse?
Palest Chartreuse has an RGB value of 240, 255, 204 (rgb(240, 255, 204)). In HSL it is 78°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Chartreuse?
Use black text on Palest Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1 and black text has 19.88:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Palest Chartreuse is #DBCCFF. Analogous colors #FFF5CC and #D6FFCC also pair well.