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Malachite

#45C33C

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #45C33C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 69, 195, 60 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 0%, 69%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#45C33C
RGB
69, 195, 60
HSL
116°, 53%, 50%
CMYK
65, 0, 69, 24

About this color

Malachite sits at 116° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(69, 195, 60), where the green channel leads at 195, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Malachite translates to a CMYK breakdown of 65C 0M 69Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (69%), 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: #45C33C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 69, 195, 60;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#45C33C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 65%
M: 0%
Y: 69%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(69, 195, 60)
rgba(69, 195, 60, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 116° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #45C33C?
#45C33C is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 69, 195, 60. It has a hue of 116°, 53% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #45C33C?
The RGB color code for #45C33C is rgb(69, 195, 60). This means it contains 69 red, 195 green, and 60 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#45C33C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #45C33C in CSS?
You can use #45C33C in CSS with: background-color: #45C33C; or color: #45C33C; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 195, 60). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 0%, 69%, 24%.