CHARTREUSE is one of those colors that is usually described not by it’s name, but what it is: Bright green, green yellow, yellowish green…
This color is a bright pop of “whatever you call it” to a room and can bring a boring, neutral or lackluster room to attention.
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WHAT IS CHARTREUSE?
According to Wikipedia, the color CHARTREUSE is 50% green and 50% yellow.
I’d say that’s accurate.
If you are looking for a brighter green, it works.
If you are looking for a greenish yellow, it works.
What colors work with CHARTREUSE?
As seen in the artwork above, other colors that can work with chartreuse are a warmer orange, like a burnt orange or warm coral.
Also, purple is a great accent to chartreuse! The deep plum/eggplant has a warmer base (a deep red purple vs. a more blue/purple). This is a great fit to the color palette when using chartreuse in a room.
The best colors are warm oranges, burnt orange/red and warmer purple with a red undertone, like the last two purples shown above.
AVOID WITH CHARTREUSE: Stay away from anything with a blue or grey undertone. This is a warm-based color and works well with other warm-based colors (oranges, warm reds, warm browns, warmer purples (think plum or red grape vs. violet or lavender).
How Do I Make Chartreuse More Elegant?
I would suggest using more muted red/orange or a brownish-plum to help create a warm, but elegant look with this funky color.
PRINT AND FRAME - Fortuitous in Chartreuse
These deep plum throw pillows work well with Chartreuse and deep yellows.
