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Malachite

#1AEA4E

Malachite is a cool medium color with the hex code #1AEA4E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 26, 234, 78 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 0%, 67%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#1AEA4E
RGB
26, 234, 78
HSL
135°, 83%, 51%
CMYK
89, 0, 67, 8

About this color

Malachite sits at 135° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Malachite is rendered as rgb(26, 234, 78), where the green channel leads at 234, 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 67Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (89%), 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: #1AEA4E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 26, 234, 78;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1AEA4E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 0%
Y: 67%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(26, 234, 78)
rgba(26, 234, 78, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1AEA4E?
#1AEA4E is Malachite, a cool medium color with RGB values of 26, 234, 78. It has a hue of 135°, 83% saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1AEA4E?
The RGB color code for #1AEA4E is rgb(26, 234, 78). This means it contains 26 red, 234 green, and 78 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#1AEA4E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1AEA4E in CSS?
You can use #1AEA4E in CSS with: background-color: #1AEA4E; or color: #1AEA4E; or as an RGB value: rgb(26, 234, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 67%, 8%.