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Malachite

#55D02F

Malachite is a neutral medium color with the hex code #55D02F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 85, 208, 47 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 0%, 77%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#55D02F
RGB
85, 208, 47
HSL
106°, 63%, 50%
CMYK
59, 0, 77, 18

About this color

Malachite sits at 106° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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(85, 208, 47), where the green channel leads at 208, 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 59C 0M 77Y 18K. The low-to-moderate black value (18%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (77%), 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: #55D02F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 208, 47;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#55D02F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 0%
Y: 77%
K: 18%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(85, 208, 47)
rgba(85, 208, 47, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 106° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #55D02F?
#55D02F is Malachite, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 85, 208, 47. It has a hue of 106°, 63% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #55D02F?
The RGB color code for #55D02F is rgb(85, 208, 47). This means it contains 85 red, 208 green, and 47 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#55D02F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #55D02F in CSS?
You can use #55D02F in CSS with: background-color: #55D02F; or color: #55D02F; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 208, 47). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 0%, 77%, 18%.