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Malachite

#2ACA02

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #2ACA02. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 202, 2 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 0%, 99%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#2ACA02
RGB
42, 202, 2
HSL
108°, 98%, 40%
CMYK
79, 0, 99, 21

About this color

Malachite sits at 108° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(42, 202, 2), where the green channel leads at 202, 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 79C 0M 99Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (99%), 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.

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2ACA02;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 202, 2;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2ACA02',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 79%
M: 0%
Y: 99%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 202, 2)
rgba(42, 202, 2, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2ACA02?
#2ACA02 is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 42, 202, 2. It has a hue of 108°, 98% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2ACA02?
The RGB color code for #2ACA02 is rgb(42, 202, 2). This means it contains 42 red, 202 green, and 2 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#2ACA02) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #2ACA02 in CSS?
You can use #2ACA02 in CSS with: background-color: #2ACA02; or color: #2ACA02; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 202, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 0%, 99%, 21%.