Malachite is a
cool medium color with the hex code #28E240.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
40, 226, 64 in digital design or CMYK 82%, 0%, 72%, 11% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Malachite
#28E240
Malachite color values
- HEX
- #28E240
- RGB
- 40, 226, 64
- HSL
- 128°, 76%, 52%
- CMYK
- 82, 0, 72, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Malachite sits at 128° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 52% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Malachite is rendered as rgb(40, 226, 64), where the green channel leads at 226, 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 82C 0M 72Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (82%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Malachite
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #28E240;
--brand-primary-rgb: 40, 226, 64;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#28E240',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 82%
M: 0%
Y: 72%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(40, 226, 64)
rgba(40, 226, 64, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #28E240?
#28E240 is Malachite, a cool medium color with RGB values of 40, 226, 64. It has a hue of 128°, 76%
saturation, and 52% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #28E240?
The RGB color code for #28E240 is rgb(40, 226, 64). This means it contains 40 red,
226 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#28E240) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #28E240 in CSS?
You can use #28E240 in CSS with:
background-color: #28E240; or color: #28E240; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 226, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 82%, 0%, 72%, 11%.