Discover the intensity of chartreuse

Chartreuse, named after the French liqueur created by Carthusian monks in 1737, is a distinctive color that bridges the gap between yellow and green. The color gained particular prominence during the 1960s pop art movement and psychedelic era, when its electric qualities made it a favorite choice for fashion and graphic design. Color psychology associates chartreuse with energy, growth, and unconventional creativity. Its eye-catching nature makes it particularly effective in safety equipment and high-visibility clothing, while in design its intensity makes it an ideal accent color.

In technical applications, chartreuse is defined by specific color values across different color models. The standard chartreuse hex code #DFFF00 provides web designers with a precise digital reference point. RGB values of R:223, G:255, B:0 create this distinctive color by combining a high green value and slightly lower red value to produce the yellow-green effect. For print production, chartreuse typically requires CMYK values of C:13%, M:0%, Y:100%, K:0%. The full yellow value provides the base, while the small amount of cyan adds the subtle green tinge that transforms pure yellow into chartreuse.