Yellow Green color values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9ACD32 |
| RGB | rgb(154, 205, 50) |
| HSL | hsl(80, 61%, 50%) |
| HSV | 80, 76%, 80% |
| CMYK (simple conversion) | 25%, 0%, 76%, 20% |
| Decimal | 10145074 |
CMYK is calculated with the standard formula from the RGB values. Printed colors depend on the ink and paper, so treat it as a starting point.
About Yellow Green
Yellow green is a vivid shade positioned between yellow and green on the color spectrum. It resembles fresh spring foliage and brings a lively, natural feel to designs. Graphic designers sometimes use it for eco friendly branding or energetic accents in web layouts. It is one of the 148 CSS named colors.
Shades and tints of Yellow Green
Tints mix Yellow Green with white and shades mix it with black. Each step changes the color by 10 percentage points.
| Step | Tint (towards white) | Shade (towards black) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | #A4D247 | #8BB92D |
| 20% | #AED75B | #7BA428 |
| 30% | #B8DC70 | #6C9023 |
| 40% | #C2E184 | #5C7B1E |
| 50% | #CDE699 | #4D6719 |
Color harmony for Yellow Green
These colors keep the same saturation and lightness as Yellow Green and rotate the hue around the color wheel.
| Scheme | Colors |
|---|---|
| Complementary | #6532CD |
| Analogous | #CDB332 #4CCD32 |
| Triadic | #329ACD #CD329A |
| Split complementary | #324CCD #B332CD |
Contrast and accessibility
Contrast between #9ACD32 and white is 1.88:1 (fails). Against black it is 11.15:1 (passes AAA). For text on a Yellow Green background, black text is the more readable choice.
Use Yellow Green in CSS
.element {
color: yellowgreen;
background-color: #9ACD32;
border-color: rgb(154 205 50);
outline-color: hsl(80 61% 50%);
}All four lines produce exactly the same color. The keyword yellowgreen is one of the CSS named colors, so it works in every browser without a color function.
Similar named colors
- greenyellow: #ADFF2F
- Dark Khaki: #BDB76B
- lawngreen: #7CFC00
- Chartreuse: #7FFF00
FAQ
What is the hex code for Yellow Green?
The hex code for Yellow Green is #9ACD32. As a CSS color keyword you can also write yellowgreen.
What is Yellow Green in RGB?
Yellow Green is rgb(154, 205, 50): red 154, green 205, blue 50 on the 0 to 255 scale.
What color is closest to Yellow Green?
Of the CSS named colors, greenyellow (#ADFF2F) is the closest match to Yellow Green, followed by darkkhaki and lawngreen.
More colors
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- CSS named colors: the full list