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Malachite

#3CD728

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #3CD728. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 60, 215, 40 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 0%, 81%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#3CD728
RGB
60, 215, 40
HSL
113°, 69%, 50%
CMYK
72, 0, 81, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 113° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 69% 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(60, 215, 40), where the green channel leads at 215, 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 72C 0M 81Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (81%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3CD728;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 60, 215, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#3CD728',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 72%
M: 0%
Y: 81%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(60, 215, 40)
rgba(60, 215, 40, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 113° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3CD728?
#3CD728 is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 60, 215, 40. It has a hue of 113°, 69% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #3CD728?
The RGB color code for #3CD728 is rgb(60, 215, 40). This means it contains 60 red, 215 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#3CD728) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #3CD728 in CSS?
You can use #3CD728 in CSS with: background-color: #3CD728; or color: #3CD728; or as an RGB value: rgb(60, 215, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 81%, 16%.

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