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Malachite

#12D353

Malachite is a cool medium color with the hex code #12D353. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 211, 83 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 61%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#12D353
RGB
18, 211, 83
HSL
140°, 84%, 45%
CMYK
91, 0, 61, 17

About this color

Malachite sits at 140° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(18, 211, 83), where the green channel leads at 211, 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 91C 0M 61Y 17K. The low-to-moderate black value (17%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (91%), 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.

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #12D353;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 211, 83;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#12D353',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 61%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 211, 83)
rgba(18, 211, 83, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #12D353?
#12D353 is Malachite, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 211, 83. It has a hue of 140°, 84% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #12D353?
The RGB color code for #12D353 is rgb(18, 211, 83). This means it contains 18 red, 211 green, and 83 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#12D353) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #12D353 in CSS?
You can use #12D353 in CSS with: background-color: #12D353; or color: #12D353; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 211, 83). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 61%, 17%.