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Malachite
Malachite
#0BDA51Click to copy
Malachite Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(11, 218, 81)Copy
HSLhsl(140, 90%, 45%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(140, 95%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(95%, 0%, 63%, 15%)Copy
Malachite Color Schemes
Complementary
#0BDA51
Click to copy#DA0B94
Click to copyAnalogous
#2DDA0B
Click to copy#0BDAB8
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B80BDA
Click to copy#DA0B2D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#0BDA51
Click to copy#62E990
Click to copy#BBF6CF
Click to copy#06792D
Click to copy#011809
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMalachite WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.88 : 1
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Black background #000000
11.16 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.73 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.72 : 1
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Malachite Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Malachite Color Introduction
Definition
Malachite (HEX #0BDA51) has the RGB value rgb(11, 218, 81), the HSL value hsl(140°, 90%, 45%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(95%, 0%, 63%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Malachite is #DA0B94, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #2CDA0B and #0BDAB9 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B80BDA, #DA0B2C) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Malachite uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Malachite has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 against white and 11.16:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Malachite has a lightness of 45% and a saturation of 90%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A flowing gemstone.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Malachite tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Malachite is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Malachite Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.