Pure Chartreuse is a medium, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B2FF00, which equals rgb(178, 255, 0) in RGB and hsl(78, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C30 M0 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B2FF00 - RGB
178, 255, 0 - HSL
78°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
30, 0, 100, 0 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 17.20:1. Its complementary color is #4D00FF.
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Pure Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #B2FF00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 255, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(78, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 78°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 30%, 0%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 11730688 |
Shades and tints of Pure Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2FFD5 - 100
#E5FFAA - 200
#D9FF80 - 300
#CCFF55 - 400
#BFFF2B - 500
#B2FF00 - 600
#94D500 - 700
#77AA00 - 800
#598000 - 900
#3B5500 - 950
#1E2B00
Color harmonies for Pure Chartreuse
- Complementary
#4D00FF≈ Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#FFCC00≈ Gold - Analogous +30°
#33FF00≈ Pure Shamrock - Triadic +120°
#00B3FF≈ Pure Capri - Triadic +240°
#FF00B3≈ Pure Raspberry - Split 150°
#0033FF≈ Pure Sapphire - Split 210°
#CC00FF≈ Pure Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Chartreuse | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pure Chartreuse | Aa | 17.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pure Chartreuse
background-color: #B2FF00;color: #B2FF00;background-color: rgb(178, 255, 0);background-color: hsl(78, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-chartreuse: #B2FF00; }class="bg-[#B2FF00]"Colors similar to Pure Chartreuse
- Pure Spring Bud
#99FF00 - Pure Lime
#CCFF00 - Medium Light Spring Bud
#A9FF29 - Bright Chartreuse
#A8E619 - Bright Lime
#BDE619 - Medium Light Chartreuse
#BFFF29 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Citron
#DFFF00 - Medium Light Apple
#94FF29 - Bright Spring Bud
#94E619 - Pure Apple
#80FF00 - Bright Citron
#D1E619
More green shades
- Avocado
#568203 - Darkest Chartreuse
#243300 - Very Dark Chartreuse
#405C00 - Dark Chartreuse
#5D8500 - Deep Chartreuse
#79AD00 - Medium Dark Chartreuse
#96D600 - Medium Light Chartreuse
#BFFF29 - Light Chartreuse
#CBFF52 - Pale Chartreuse
#D7FF7A - Very Pale Chartreuse
#E3FFA3 - Palest Chartreuse
#F0FFCC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Pure Chartreuse is #B2FF00.
What is the RGB value of Pure Chartreuse?
Pure Chartreuse has an RGB value of 178, 255, 0 (rgb(178, 255, 0)). In HSL it is 78°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Chartreuse?
Use black text on Pure Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 and black text has 17.20:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Pure Chartreuse is #4D00FF. Analogous colors #FFCC00 and #33FF00 also pair well.