Color swatch image showing Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) with RGB(118,238,0) values

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) Color Information

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) RGB value is (118, 238, 0). The hex color red value is 118, green is 238, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 90°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 0 percent, 100 percent, 7 percent.

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Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) Color Meaning

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) balances luminous energy with controlled vibrancy, offering digital clarity without visual fatigue. Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) is a slightly desaturated variant of pure chartreuse—bright enough to command attention, muted enough to sustain it. Developed as part of the X11 color palette, it bridges the gap between print feasibility and screen brilliance. In UI design, this hue increases user engagement in productivity apps by signaling “active” states without inducing anxiety. Cognitive load research shows it improves task-switching speed when used for interactive elements. In branding, Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) signals eco-innovation with realism. It appears in clean-tech, urban mobility, and sustainable fashion where “green” must feel dynamic, not decorative. Digital rendering is stable across LCD and OLED screens, though designers often reduce brightness on mobile to prevent glare. Print use requires coated stock for fidelity, but even then, it serves better as an accent than a field color. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in brands using Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) versus brighter greens—likely due to its perceived balance. Symbolically, Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) represents growth that’s measured, not manic. It is the color of sprouts under grow lights, electric bike lanes, and coded progress. In spiritual practice, it mirrors the heart and solar plexus in tandem: care that builds. Designers choose Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) when they want to signal vitality with responsibility. Its energy is harnessed, not wild.

Color Conversion

Convert Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#76EE00
RGB
rgb(118, 238, 0)
HSL
hsl(90°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 0%, 100%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(90°, 100%, 93%)
XYZ
38.0457 65.0006 10.5412
Yxy
65.0006 0.3349 0.5723
Hunter Lab
80.6229 -17.7911 14.3139
CIE-Lab
84.4841 -64.6308 81.4138

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red118 / 255 (46%)
46%
Green238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#76EE00

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #76EE00 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00)

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #76EE00;

Text Color

color: #76EE00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #76EE00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #76EE0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #76EE00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #76EE00 0%, #478e00 100%);

Chartreuse2 (#76EE00) Color FAQs

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