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Malachite

#11CC00

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #11CC00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 17, 204, 0 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 0%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#11CC00
RGB
17, 204, 0
HSL
115°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
92, 0, 100, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 115° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% 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. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Malachite is rendered as rgb(17, 204, 0), where the green channel leads at 204, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Malachite translates to a CMYK breakdown of 92C 0M 100Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #11CC00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 17, 204, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#11CC00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 92%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(17, 204, 0)
rgba(17, 204, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 115° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #11CC00?
#11CC00 is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 17, 204, 0. It has a hue of 115°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #11CC00?
The RGB color code for #11CC00 is rgb(17, 204, 0). This means it contains 17 red, 204 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#11CC00) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #11CC00 in CSS?
You can use #11CC00 in CSS with: background-color: #11CC00; or color: #11CC00; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 204, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 0%, 100%, 20%.

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