GREENS

Bright Chartreuse

#DFFF11

RGB 223, 255, 17 · HSL 68°, 100%, 53% · CMYK 13, 0, 93, 0

Bright Chartreuse is #DFFF11 in HEX — rgb(223, 255, 17), hsl(68°, 100%, 53%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 93%, 0%).

Bright Chartreuse pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 100%, 53%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#DFFF11

RGB223, 255, 17

HSL68°, 100%, 53%

HSV68°, 93%, 100%

CMYK13, 0, 93, 0

Decimal14679825

CSS RGBrgb(223, 255, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 100%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 6 · #EDFF21

Behr

Lime Pop S-G-400

ΔE 11.1 · #C2E500

Dulux

Electric Energy S19H9 · SB8B1

ΔE 14.4 · #CFE423

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 15.6 · #EDEB00

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 20.6 · #D3D713

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 21.2 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 23 · #C8D62D

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 28.6 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 28.9 · #CCC921

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 30.9 · #E6D943

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 31 · #A3CD39

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 32.4 · #D4CF3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 34.2 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 42.6 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 46.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 55.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFFF11

#2F0FFF

Analogous

#FFA70F

#DFFF11

#67FF0F

Triadic

#DFFF11

#0FDFFF

#FF0FDF

Split-Complementary

#DFFF11

#0F67FF

#A70FFF

Tetradic

#DFFF11

#0FFFA7

#2F0FFF

#FF0F67

Monochromatic

#667500

#A8C200

#DFFF11

#E9FF5C

#F3FFA8

Rectangle

#DFFF11

#0FFF2F

#2F0FFF

#FF0FDF

Compound

#DFFF11

#67FF0F

#2F0FFF

#A70FFF

Variations

Lighter

#E5FF3F

#E4F47A

#EBF2B8

Darker

#BBD800

#819500

#4B5600

Saturation

#A2AB63

#DFFF0F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFFF11

#FFEA28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFFF11

#FAFA67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFFF11

#EAECF6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bright Chartreuse sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E7EC28

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#DFFF11

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D4F14C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F17CF

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #DFFF11;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFFF11;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-chartreuse: #DFFF11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-chartreuse': '#DFFF11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFFF11] text-[#DFFF11]

SCSS

$bright-chartreuse: #DFFF11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFFF11?

#DFFF11 is Bright Chartreuse, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #DFFF11 warm or cool?

Bright Chartreuse reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Chartreuse?

Bright Chartreuse works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Bright Chartreuse?

Bright Chartreuse pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bright Chartreuse?

You can download Bright Chartreuse on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Bright Chartreuse?

The hex code is #DFFF11. In RGB it's 223, 255, 17, and in HSL it's 68°, 100%, 53%.

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