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Malachite

#42D728

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #42D728. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 66, 215, 40 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 0%, 81%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#42D728
RGB
66, 215, 40
HSL
111°, 69%, 50%
CMYK
69, 0, 81, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 111° 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(66, 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 69C 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: #42D728;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 215, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#42D728',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 69%
M: 0%
Y: 81%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 215, 40)
rgba(66, 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 111° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #42D728?
#42D728 is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 66, 215, 40. It has a hue of 111°, 69% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #42D728?
The RGB color code for #42D728 is rgb(66, 215, 40). This means it contains 66 red, 215 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#42D728) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #42D728 in CSS?
You can use #42D728 in CSS with: background-color: #42D728; or color: #42D728; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 215, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 0%, 81%, 16%.

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