Skip to main content

Malachite

#5FD959

Malachite is a neutral light color with the hex code #5FD959. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 95, 217, 89 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 0%, 59%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malachite color values

HEX
#5FD959
RGB
95, 217, 89
HSL
117°, 63%, 60%
CMYK
56, 0, 59, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malachite sits at 117° 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(95, 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 56C 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Malachite

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5FD959;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 95, 217, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5FD959',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 56%
M: 0%
Y: 59%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(95, 217, 89)
rgba(95, 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 117° on the color wheel

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Pixar logo
Pixar
Linktree logo
Linktree

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5FD959?
#5FD959 is Malachite, a neutral light color with RGB values of 95, 217, 89. It has a hue of 117°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5FD959?
The RGB color code for #5FD959 is rgb(95, 217, 89). This means it contains 95 red, 217 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#5FD959) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #5FD959 in CSS?
You can use #5FD959 in CSS with: background-color: #5FD959; or color: #5FD959; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 217, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 0%, 59%, 15%.

Color tools