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Malachite

#45CA02

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #45CA02. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 69, 202, 2 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 0%, 99%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#45CA02
RGB
69, 202, 2
HSL
100°, 98%, 40%
CMYK
66, 0, 99, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 100° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, 202, 2), where the green channel leads at 202, 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 66C 0M 99Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (99%), 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: #45CA02;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 69, 202, 2;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#45CA02',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 66%
M: 0%
Y: 99%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(69, 202, 2)
rgba(69, 202, 2, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 100° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
Pixar logo
Pixar
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Shopify logo
Shopify

Frequently asked questions

What color is #45CA02?
#45CA02 is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 69, 202, 2. It has a hue of 100°, 98% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #45CA02?
The RGB color code for #45CA02 is rgb(69, 202, 2). This means it contains 69 red, 202 green, and 2 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#45CA02) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #45CA02 in CSS?
You can use #45CA02 in CSS with: background-color: #45CA02; or color: #45CA02; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 202, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 0%, 99%, 21%.

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