yellow-greens

Colors between citrus

Yellow-greens are colors that fall between yellow and green on the spectrum—chartreuse, lime, and similar hues.

The term also refers to pigments or objects of this color: The yellow-greens in the painting suggested early spring foliage.

hue

chartreuse

Vivid yellow-green hue

sage · fern · moss · willow · pear · shamrock · jade · khaki · olive · algae

produce

avocado

Creamy tropical pit fruit

zucchini · lettuce · celery · honeydew · pear · broccoli · arugula · kale · chard · edamame

spring

sprouting

Seeds beginning growth

sapling · unfurling · verdant · chlorophyll · germination · renewal · awakening · flourish · nascent · pastoral

vibrant

neon

Inert illuminating element

glowing · vivid · bright · saturated · bold · intense · eye-catching · striking · radiant · high-visibility

Opposites
color wheel position

yellow-greensmagentas

Purplish-red shades

purples · violets · mauve · fuchsia · plum

color temperature perception

yellow-greensviolets

Small fragrant wildflowers

indigos · deep blues

Family

yellow, green, yellows, greens, yellowed, yellowing, yellowish, greener, greenest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G