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Malachite

#5DD959

Malachite is a neutral light color with the hex code #5DD959. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 93, 217, 89 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 0%, 59%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#5DD959
RGB
93, 217, 89
HSL
118°, 63%, 60%
CMYK
57, 0, 59, 15

About this color

Malachite sits at 118° 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(93, 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 57C 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.

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5DD959;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 93, 217, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5DD959',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 57%
M: 0%
Y: 59%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(93, 217, 89)
rgba(93, 217, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 118° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5DD959?
#5DD959 is Malachite, a neutral light color with RGB values of 93, 217, 89. It has a hue of 118°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5DD959?
The RGB color code for #5DD959 is rgb(93, 217, 89). This means it contains 93 red, 217 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#5DD959) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #5DD959 in CSS?
You can use #5DD959 in CSS with: background-color: #5DD959; or color: #5DD959; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 217, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 0%, 59%, 15%.