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Malachite color

A vivid green named after malachite, a copper mineral with striking light and dark bands. The stone is used in jewelry and inlays, and the color adds energy to bold fashion and decor.

Also known as: Malachite green.

The hex code for malachite is #0BDA51. In RGB it is rgb(11, 218, 81), in HSL hsl(140, 90%, 45%) and in CMYK 95, 0, 63, 15.

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About malachite

Malachite (#0BDA51) is a balanced, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 11 red, 218 green and 81 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in jewelry, fashion, home decor.

Swatch of Malachite with its shades from light to dark · #0BDA51
Malachite · #0BDA51

Malachite shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Malachite color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Fuchsia
AnalogousClose to: Neon green, Turquoise
TriadicClose to: Violet, Burnt orange
Split complementaryClose to: Dark violet, Cherry red
TetradicClose to: Neon blue, Fuchsia, Saffron

Malachite color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Malachite
Analogous palette · Malachite
Complementary palette · Malachite
Triadic palette · Malachite
With neutrals palette · Malachite
With an accent palette · Malachite

Malachite contrast with text

White textContrast 1.9:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 11.2:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --malachite: #0BDA51;
  --malachite-rgb: 11, 218, 81;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--malachite); }
.text { color: var(--malachite); }

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Swatch of Malachite with its shades from light to dark · #0BDA51
Swatch of Malachite with its shades from light to dark · #0BDA51

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for malachite?

The hex code for malachite is #0BDA51. In RGB it is rgb(11, 218, 81), in HSL hsl(140, 90%, 45%) and in CMYK 95, 0, 63, 15.

What is the complementary color of malachite?

Its complement on the color wheel is #DA0B94, close to fuchsia. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on malachite?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.9:1, while with black it is 11.2:1.