Chartreuse DEA123 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DAD000, estimated LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Gone Wild from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #DAD000 · DEA123
Chartreuse
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Chartreuse Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAD000
RGB218, 208, 0
Estimated LRV60.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Chartreuse
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chartreuse
#DAD000
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DCF3E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chartreuse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chartreuse Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chartreuse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chartreuse have?
Chartreuse by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chartreuse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chartreuse are Green Gone Wild by Kilz (a very close match), Sulfur Yellow by Behr (a very close match), New Lime by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chartreuse's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chartreuse?
Chartreuse has a estimated lightness value of 60.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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