Malachite

Q: How do I use #33CC59 in CSS?

You can use #33CC59 in CSS with: background-color: #33CC59; or color: #33CC59; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 204, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 75%, 0%, 56%, 20%.

#33CC59

Malachite is a cool medium color with the hex code #33CC59. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 51, 204, 89 in digital design or CMYK 75%, 0%, 56%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX: #33CC59
RGB: 51, 204, 89
HSL: 135°, 60%, 50%
CMYK: 75, 0, 56, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 135° on the color wheel with 60% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 60% 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(51, 204, 89), where the green channel leads at 204, 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 75C 0M 56Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (75%), 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: #33CC59;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 204, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#33CC59',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 75%
M: 0%
Y: 56%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 204, 89)
rgba(51, 204, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 135° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #33CC59?

#33CC59 is Malachite, a cool medium color with RGB values of 51, 204, 89. It has a hue of 135°, 60% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #33CC59?

The RGB color code for #33CC59 is rgb(51, 204, 89). This means it contains 51 red, 204 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Malachite a warm or cool color?

Malachite (#33CC59) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #33CC59 in CSS?

You can use #33CC59 in CSS with: background-color: #33CC59; or color: #33CC59; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 204, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 75%, 0%, 56%, 20%.