Malachite is a medium, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #0BDA51, which equals rgb(11, 218, 81) in RGB and hsl(140, 90%, 45%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C95 M0 Y63 K15, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#0BDA51 - RGB
11, 218, 81 - HSL
140°, 90%, 45% - CMYK
95, 0, 63, 15 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Malachite
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.16:1. Its complementary color is #DA0B95.
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Malachite color codes
| HEX | #0BDA51 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(11, 218, 81) |
| HSL | hsl(140, 90%, 45%) |
| HSV | 140°, 95%, 85% |
| CMYK | 95%, 0%, 63%, 15% |
| Decimal | 776785 |
Shades and tints of Malachite
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D6F9E2 - 100
#AEF3C5 - 200
#85EDA8 - 300
#5CE68B - 400
#34E06E - 500
#0BDA51 - 600
#09B644 - 700
#079136 - 800
#066D29 - 900
#04491B - 950
#02240E
Color harmonies for Malachite
- Complementary
#DA0B95≈ Medium Dark Raspberry - Analogous −30°
#2EDA0B≈ Medium Dark Clover - Analogous +30°
#0BDAB8≈ Medium Dark Teal - Triadic +120°
#500BDA≈ Medium Dark Periwinkle - Triadic +240°
#DA500B≈ Medium Dark Persimmon - Split 150°
#B80BDA≈ Medium Dark Orchid - Split 210°
#DA0B2E≈ Medium Dark Crimson
Contrast and accessibility of Malachite
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Malachite | Aa | 1.88:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Malachite | Aa | 11.16:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Malachite
background-color: #0BDA51;color: #0BDA51;background-color: rgb(11, 218, 81);background-color: hsl(140, 90%, 45%);:root { --color-malachite: #0BDA51; }class="bg-[#0BDA51]"Colors similar to Malachite
- Medium Dark Malachite
#00D656 - Bright Jade
#19E657 - Medium Dark Jade
#00D640 - Bright Emerald
#19E642 - Medium Dark Mint
#00D66B - Medium Dark Bright Jade
#15C149 - Medium Dark Bright Malachite
#15C15A - Bright Malachite
#19E66B - Soft Emerald
#33CC52 - Medium Dark Bright Emerald
#15C138 - Bright Kelly
#19E62E - Medium Dark Emerald
#00D62B
More green shades
- Spring Green
#00FF7F - Yellow Green
#9ACD32 - Emerald
#50C878 - Mint
#3EB489 - Seafoam Green
#9FE2BF - Jade
#00A86B - Kelly Green
#4CBB17 - Hunter Green
#355E3B - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Pistachio
#93C572 - Avocado
#568203
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Malachite?
The HEX code for Malachite is #0BDA51.
What is the RGB value of Malachite?
Malachite has an RGB value of 11, 218, 81 (rgb(11, 218, 81)). In HSL it is 140°, 90%, 45%.
What text color should I use on Malachite?
Use black text on Malachite. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 and black text has 11.16:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Malachite?
The complementary color of Malachite is #DA0B95. Analogous colors #2EDA0B and #0BDAB8 also pair well.