Malachite

Q: How do I use #2AB01C in CSS?

You can use #2AB01C in CSS with: background-color: #2AB01C; or color: #2AB01C; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 176, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 84%, 31%.

#2AB01C

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #2AB01C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 176, 28 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 0%, 84%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX: #2AB01C
RGB: 42, 176, 28
HSL: 114°, 73%, 40%
CMYK: 76, 0, 84, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 114° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(42, 176, 28), where the green channel leads at 176, 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 76C 0M 84Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2AB01C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 176, 28;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2AB01C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 76%
M: 0%
Y: 84%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 176, 28)
rgba(42, 176, 28, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2AB01C?

#2AB01C is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 42, 176, 28. It has a hue of 114°, 73% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2AB01C?

The RGB color code for #2AB01C is rgb(42, 176, 28). This means it contains 42 red, 176 green, and 28 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Malachite a warm or cool color?

Malachite (#2AB01C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #2AB01C in CSS?

You can use #2AB01C in CSS with: background-color: #2AB01C; or color: #2AB01C; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 176, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 84%, 31%.