Malachite

Q: How do I use #59D959 in CSS?

You can use #59D959 in CSS with: background-color: #59D959; or color: #59D959; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 217, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 0%, 59%, 15%.

#59D959

Malachite is a cool light color with the hex code #59D959. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 89, 217, 89 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 0%, 59%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX: #59D959
RGB: 89, 217, 89
HSL: 120°, 63%, 60%
CMYK: 59, 0, 59, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 120° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 60% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Malachite is rendered as rgb(89, 217, 89), where the green channel leads at 217, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Malachite translates to a CMYK breakdown of 59C 0M 59Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (59%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #59D959;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 217, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#59D959',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 0%
Y: 59%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(89, 217, 89)
rgba(89, 217, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #59D959?

#59D959 is Malachite, a cool light color with RGB values of 89, 217, 89. It has a hue of 120°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #59D959?

The RGB color code for #59D959 is rgb(89, 217, 89). This means it contains 89 red, 217 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Malachite a warm or cool color?

Malachite (#59D959) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #59D959 in CSS?

You can use #59D959 in CSS with: background-color: #59D959; or color: #59D959; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 217, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 0%, 59%, 15%.