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Malachite

#26C20A

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #26C20A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 38, 194, 10 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 95%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#26C20A
RGB
38, 194, 10
HSL
111°, 90%, 40%
CMYK
80, 0, 95, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 111° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 40% 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(38, 194, 10), where the green channel leads at 194, 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 80C 0M 95Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (95%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #26C20A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 194, 10;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#26C20A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(38, 194, 10)
rgba(38, 194, 10, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 111° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently asked questions

What color is #26C20A?
#26C20A is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 38, 194, 10. It has a hue of 111°, 90% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #26C20A?
The RGB color code for #26C20A is rgb(38, 194, 10). This means it contains 38 red, 194 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#26C20A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #26C20A in CSS?
You can use #26C20A in CSS with: background-color: #26C20A; or color: #26C20A; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 194, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 95%, 24%.

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