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Malachite

#09AD00

Malachite is a neutral dark color with the hex code #09AD00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 173, 0 in digital design or CMYK 95%, 0%, 100%, 32% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#09AD00
RGB
9, 173, 0
HSL
117°, 100%, 34%
CMYK
95, 0, 100, 32

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 117° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 34% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Malachite is rendered as rgb(9, 173, 0), where the green channel leads at 173, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Malachite translates to a CMYK breakdown of 95C 0M 100Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #09AD00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 173, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#09AD00',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 95%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 32%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(9, 173, 0)
rgba(9, 173, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 117° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Pixar logo
Pixar
Linktree logo
Linktree

Frequently asked questions

What color is #09AD00?
#09AD00 is Malachite, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 9, 173, 0. It has a hue of 117°, 100% saturation, and 34% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #09AD00?
The RGB color code for #09AD00 is rgb(9, 173, 0). This means it contains 9 red, 173 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#09AD00) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #09AD00 in CSS?
You can use #09AD00 in CSS with: background-color: #09AD00; or color: #09AD00; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 173, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 0%, 100%, 32%.

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