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Mallard

#2A4224

Mallard is a neutral dark color with the hex code #2A4224. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 42, 66, 36 in digital design or CMYK 36%, 0%, 45%, 74% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mallard color values

HEX
#2A4224
RGB
42, 66, 36
HSL
108°, 29%, 20%
CMYK
36, 0, 45, 74

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mallard sits at 108° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Mallard is rendered as rgb(42, 66, 36), where the green channel leads at 66, with red and blue channels close behind. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Mallard translates to a CMYK breakdown of 36C 0M 45Y 74K. A substantial black component (74%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Mallard

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2A4224;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 66, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#2A4224',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 36%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 74%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(42, 66, 36)
rgba(42, 66, 36, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2A4224?
#2A4224 is Mallard, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 42, 66, 36. It has a hue of 108°, 29% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2A4224?
The RGB color code for #2A4224 is rgb(42, 66, 36). This means it contains 42 red, 66 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mallard a warm or cool color?
Mallard (#2A4224) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #2A4224 in CSS?
You can use #2A4224 in CSS with: background-color: #2A4224; or color: #2A4224; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 66, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 36%, 0%, 45%, 74%.

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