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Malachite

#18B432

Malachite is a cool medium color with the hex code #18B432. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 24, 180, 50 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 0%, 72%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#18B432
RGB
24, 180, 50
HSL
130°, 76%, 40%
CMYK
87, 0, 72, 29

About this color

Malachite sits at 130° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(24, 180, 50), where the green channel leads at 180, 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 87C 0M 72Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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.

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #18B432;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 180, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#18B432',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 0%
Y: 72%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(24, 180, 50)
rgba(24, 180, 50, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #18B432?
#18B432 is Malachite, a cool medium color with RGB values of 24, 180, 50. It has a hue of 130°, 76% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #18B432?
The RGB color code for #18B432 is rgb(24, 180, 50). This means it contains 24 red, 180 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#18B432) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #18B432 in CSS?
You can use #18B432 in CSS with: background-color: #18B432; or color: #18B432; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 180, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 0%, 72%, 29%.