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Malachite

#1BBD0F

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #1BBD0F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 27, 189, 15 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 0%, 92%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#1BBD0F
RGB
27, 189, 15
HSL
116°, 85%, 40%
CMYK
86, 0, 92, 26

About this color

Malachite sits at 116° 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(27, 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 86C 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.

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1BBD0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 189, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1BBD0F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 86%
M: 0%
Y: 92%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(27, 189, 15)
rgba(27, 189, 15, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 116° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1BBD0F?
#1BBD0F is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 27, 189, 15. It has a hue of 116°, 85% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1BBD0F?
The RGB color code for #1BBD0F is rgb(27, 189, 15). This means it contains 27 red, 189 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#1BBD0F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #1BBD0F in CSS?
You can use #1BBD0F in CSS with: background-color: #1BBD0F; or color: #1BBD0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 189, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 0%, 92%, 26%.