What Color Does Yellow and Green Make?

Yellow#FFFF00
+
Green#008000
=
#91BF00
Lime / Chartreuse

#91BF00

Lime / Chartreuse

HEX#91BF00
RGBrgb(145, 191, 0)
HSLhsl(74°, 100%, 37%)
CMYKcmyk(24%, 0%, 100%, 25%)
CIELABLab(71.7, -36.6, 72.1)

Pantone (approx.)

376 CVery close (ΔE 2.2)
368 CClose (ΔE 4.8)
375 CClose (ΔE 6.0)

RAL (approx.)

RAL 6018Yellow greenApproximate (ΔE 12.8)
RAL 6038Luminous greenApproximate (ΔE 13.6)
RAL 1012Lemon yellowApproximate (ΔE 14.5)

Pantone and RAL codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Yellow and green mixed together produce lime green or chartreuse — an electric, high-energy color that pushes the boundary between the two parent hues. More yellow leans toward bright lime, while more green creates a warmer, earthy chartreuse. This combination is one of the most vibrant in the visible spectrum.

Usage Tips

In painting, yellow-green mixes are perfect for sunlit foliage, spring vegetation, and tropical flora. In design and fashion, lime green is used for high-visibility applications like safety gear and sports branding. Interior designers use chartreuse as a bold accent color to energize otherwise muted rooms. Use sparingly in digital design as it can strain the eyes at large areas.

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