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What Color Is Chartreuse?
This yellow-green hue gives a feeling of growth in design
By Jacci Howard Bear Jacci Howard Bear Writer A graphic designer, writer, and artist who writes about and teaches print and web design. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 9, 2019 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design The color chartreuse is halfway between yellow and green. Some shades of chartreuse have been described as apple green, lime green, light grass green, light green with a tinge of yellow and mellow yellow. Chartreuse is a mix of warm and cool colors. The greener shades of chartreuse have a fresh, springtime feel, and can be a bit '60s retro. The more yellow chartreuse is a perky color but its warmth is toned down by the bits of green. Chartreuse is reassuring and refreshing. Like most greens, it is restful, and as a bright light green, chartreuse represents new life and growth. Lifewire / Ashley Nicole DeLeon History of Chartreuse
Chartreuse is the name and color of a liqueur that has made by Carthusian monks since the 1600s. The name comes from the Chartreuse Mountains where the Grande Chartreuse monastery is located, in Grenoble, France. There are two different varieties of Chartreuse liqueur: yellow and green. Both are made from herbs and plants which are steeped in alcohol. Using Chartreuse in Design Files
When you plan a design project that will go to a commercial printing company, use CMYK formulations for chartreuse in your page layout software or select a Pantone spot color. For display on a computer monitor, use RGB values. Use Hex designations when working with HTML, CSS, and SVG. Chartreuse shades are best achieved with the following: Chartreuse Green: Hex #7fff00 RGB 127,255,0 CMYK 45,0,100,0Chartreuse Yellow: Hex #dfff00 RGB 223, 255, 0 CMYK 13,0,100,0Pear: Hex #d1e231 RGB 209, 226, 49 CMYK 8,0,78,11Green-Yellow: Hex #adff2f RGB 173,255,47 CMYK 32,0,82,0Yellow-Green: Hex #9acd32 RGB 154,205,50 CMYK 25,0,76,20 Choosing Pantone Colors Closest to Chartreuse
When working with printed pieces, sometimes a solid color chartreuse, rather than a CMYK mix, is a more economical choice. The Pantone Matching System is the most widely recognized spot color system. Here are the Pantone colors suggested as best matches to chartreuse color. Chartreuse Green: Pantone Solid Coated 2285 CChartreuse Yellow: Pantone Solid Coated 2297 CPear: Pantone Solid Coated 2297 CGreen-Yellow: Pantone Solid Coated 2290 CYellow-Green: Pantone Solid Coated 2292 C Because the eye can see more colors on a display than can be mixed with CMYK inks, some shades do not reproduce exactly in print. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Color Is Plum and What Is its Symbolism? Scarlet Shades and Symbolism in Website Design The Color Cobalt and How Is It Used in Publishing How to Design With Blue and Complementary Colors How to Use Crimson in Print and Web Design What Color Is Lilac? Navy Blue: So Dark It's Almost Black What Color Is Blood Red and What Is Its Symbolism? How to Make Green Dye in Minecraft A Designer's Guide to Understanding Colors Learn About Adjacent Colors on the Color Wheel When to Use Spot Colors Versus Process Colors (Or Both) What Color Is Fuchsia? Symbolism and Usage in Design How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android A Beginner's Guide to Contrasting Colors Use Color Families and Palettes for Your Site Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies