YG36 #DCE9AE RGB 220, 233, 174

Yellow Green — #DCE9AE

Yellow Green is a natural, light lime color with the catalog reference YG36. Its hex value #DCE9AE makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the lime family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#DCE9AE
RGB
rgb(220, 233, 174)
HSL
hsl(73°, 57%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 25%, 9%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Use for fresh foliage, spring leaves, citrus rind and any work needing a fresh, energising mid-tone.

Mixing & layering

Layer over pale Ocre (Y17) for a smooth transition. Pair with Simple Gray No.1 (SG472) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Tahitian Blue (B94).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Yellow Green?
The hex code for Yellow Green is #DCE9AE. In RGB that is 220, 233, 174.
What colour is Yellow Green?
It is a light lime color.
What colours pair well with Yellow Green?
The direct complement is Simple Gray No.1 (SG472). Analogous neighbour: pale Ocre (Y17).
What is Yellow Green used for?
Use for fresh foliage, spring leaves, citrus rind and any work needing a fresh, energising mid-tone.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

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Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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