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Malachite

#15BD0F

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #15BD0F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 21, 189, 15 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 0%, 92%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#15BD0F
RGB
21, 189, 15
HSL
118°, 85%, 40%
CMYK
89, 0, 92, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 118° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, 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, 189, 15), where the green channel leads at 189, 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 92Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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: #15BD0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 189, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#15BD0F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 89%
M: 0%
Y: 92%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(21, 189, 15)
rgba(21, 189, 15, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 118° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #15BD0F?
#15BD0F is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 21, 189, 15. It has a hue of 118°, 85% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #15BD0F?
The RGB color code for #15BD0F is rgb(21, 189, 15). This means it contains 21 red, 189 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#15BD0F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #15BD0F in CSS?
You can use #15BD0F in CSS with: background-color: #15BD0F; or color: #15BD0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 189, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 92%, 26%.

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