#C1F80A Hex Color
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Chartreuse is a high-energy neon that demands attention. This luminous yellow-green carries a sharp, electric quality, making it ideal as a 10% accent rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black to ground its intensity. Because black text maintains excellent 16.7:1 contrast on this surface, it works well for bold, readable UI elements. The hex code for this color is #c1f80a.
About Chartreuse
Sour apple candy under a blacklight
What does chartreuse mean?
This color often signals fresh growth, citrus, energy, and a bold streak that refuses to blend in. Its near-max saturation and high lightness make it feel electric and glowing, like a light source rather than a surface.
Where you see chartreuse
- tennis balls
- highlighter ink
- neon signs
- sour apple candy
- safety vests
- fireflies
What it works for
Use it sparingly for accents on dark interfaces, sports gear, packaging, and posters that need instant attention.
What colors go with chartreuse?
Charcoal #36454fThe dark gray ground swallows the glow and lets the green read as pure signal.Deep Plum #4a2a59The purple sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors burn brighter side by side.Hot Pink #ff028dTwo loud neighbors that share a neon attitude without crowding each other out.Cobalt Blue #0047abThe cool blue cools the citrus heat while keeping the whole pair at full volume.Tangerine #ff9300Blending toward the orange keeps the energy high and pulls the pair toward tropical.
Questions about Chartreuse
What is the hex code for Chartreuse?
Chartreuse is #c1f80a. In RGB that is rgb(193, 248, 10), in HSL hsl(74, 94%, 51%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 96%, 3%.
Is Chartreuse readable on white or black?
Chartreuse has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.