Malachite is a
neutral light color with the hex code #66E151.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
102, 225, 81 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 0%, 64%, 12% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Malachite
#66E151
Malachite color values
- HEX
- #66E151
- RGB
- 102, 225, 81
- HSL
- 111°, 71%, 60%
- CMYK
- 55, 0, 64, 12
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Malachite sits at 111° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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(102, 225, 81), where the green channel leads at 225, 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 55C 0M 64Y 12K. The low-to-moderate black value (12%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (64%), 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: #66E151;
--brand-primary-rgb: 102, 225, 81;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#66E151',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 55%
M: 0%
Y: 64%
K: 12%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(102, 225, 81)
rgba(102, 225, 81, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #66E151?
#66E151 is Malachite, a neutral light color with RGB values of 102, 225, 81. It has a hue of 111°, 71%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #66E151?
The RGB color code for #66E151 is rgb(102, 225, 81). This means it contains 102 red,
225 green, and 81 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malachite a warm or cool color?
Malachite (#66E151) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #66E151 in CSS?
You can use #66E151 in CSS with:
background-color: #66E151; or color: #66E151; or as an RGB value: rgb(102, 225, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 0%, 64%, 12%.