Malachite

Q: How do I use #15BA12 in CSS?

You can use #15BA12 in CSS with: background-color: #15BA12; or color: #15BA12; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 186, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 90%, 27%.

#15BA12

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #15BA12. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 21, 186, 18 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 0%, 90%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX: #15BA12
RGB: 21, 186, 18
HSL: 119°, 82%, 40%
CMYK: 89, 0, 90, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 119° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, 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(21, 186, 18), where the green channel leads at 186, 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 89C 0M 90Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #15BA12;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 186, 18;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#15BA12',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 0%
Y: 90%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(21, 186, 18)
rgba(21, 186, 18, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 119° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #15BA12?

#15BA12 is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 21, 186, 18. It has a hue of 119°, 82% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #15BA12?

The RGB color code for #15BA12 is rgb(21, 186, 18). This means it contains 21 red, 186 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Malachite a warm or cool color?

Malachite (#15BA12) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #15BA12 in CSS?

You can use #15BA12 in CSS with: background-color: #15BA12; or color: #15BA12; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 186, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 90%, 27%.