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Malachite

#2AD563

Malachite is a cool medium color with the hex code #2AD563. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 213, 99 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 54%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#2AD563
RGB
42, 213, 99
HSL
140°, 67%, 50%
CMYK
80, 0, 54, 16

About this color

Malachite sits at 140° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 67% 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, 213, 99), where the green channel leads at 213, 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 54Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (80%), 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: #2AD563;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 213, 99;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2AD563',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 54%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 213, 99)
rgba(42, 213, 99, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2AD563?
#2AD563 is Malachite, a cool medium color with RGB values of 42, 213, 99. It has a hue of 140°, 67% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2AD563?
The RGB color code for #2AD563 is rgb(42, 213, 99). This means it contains 42 red, 213 green, and 99 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#2AD563) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2AD563 in CSS?
You can use #2AD563 in CSS with: background-color: #2AD563; or color: #2AD563; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 213, 99). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 54%, 16%.