grüngelben

Grüngelben is a German color term used to describe hues that lie between green and yellow. It denotes a range rather than a single, fixed shade, encompassing colors often referred to in English as yellow-green or chartreuse. The adjective form grüngelben occurs in phrases such as grüngelben Blättern, where it describes plant leaves that show a yellowish green tint.

In color science and design, grüngelb hues are characterized by a high green component with a noticeable, but not dominant, yellow. In digital color spaces they are typically represented by greens with added yellow light, roughly corresponding to hex values in the yellow-green to green-yellow interval (for example near shades like #9ACD32 or #ADFF2F). In print and pigments, the range can vary with pigment chemistry, but the common feature is the visible blend of green and yellow that yields high brightness and vitality.

Grüngelben tones frequently occur in nature, particularly in fresh vegetation, young leaves, and certain fruits or flowers that display a light, vivid green with a yellowish cast. They are associated with growth, renewal, and visibility. In design and fashion, grüngelb can convey energy and optimism but also requires careful contrast with neighboring colors to maintain legibility and balance.

See also: yellow-green, chartreuse, lime.