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Malachite

#1CBD0A

Malachite is a neutral dark color with the hex code #1CBD0A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 28, 189, 10 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 0%, 95%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#1CBD0A
RGB
28, 189, 10
HSL
114°, 90%, 39%
CMYK
85, 0, 95, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 114° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(28, 189, 10), where the green channel leads at 189, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Malachite translates to a CMYK breakdown of 85C 0M 95Y 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: #1CBD0A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 28, 189, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1CBD0A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 85%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(28, 189, 10)
rgba(28, 189, 10, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 114° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1CBD0A?
#1CBD0A is Malachite, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 28, 189, 10. It has a hue of 114°, 90% saturation, and 39% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1CBD0A?
The RGB color code for #1CBD0A is rgb(28, 189, 10). This means it contains 28 red, 189 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#1CBD0A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #1CBD0A in CSS?
You can use #1CBD0A in CSS with: background-color: #1CBD0A; or color: #1CBD0A; or as an RGB value: rgb(28, 189, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 0%, 95%, 26%.

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