Riptide is a
cool light color with the hex code #6FF6EF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
111, 246, 239 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 0%, 3%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Riptide
#6FF6EF
Riptide color values
- HEX
- #6FF6EF
- RGB
- 111, 246, 239
- HSL
- 177°, 88%, 70%
- CMYK
- 55, 0, 3, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Riptide sits at 177° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Riptide is rendered as rgb(111, 246, 239), where the green channel leads at 246, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Riptide translates to a CMYK breakdown of 55C 0M 3Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 55% cyan. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Riptide
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6FF6EF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 111, 246, 239;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6FF6EF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 55%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(111, 246, 239)
rgba(111, 246, 239, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 177° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6FF6EF?
#6FF6EF is Riptide, a cool light color with RGB values of 111, 246, 239. It has a hue of 177°, 88%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6FF6EF?
The RGB color code for #6FF6EF is rgb(111, 246, 239). This means it contains 111 red,
246 green, and 239 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Riptide a warm or cool color?
Riptide (#6FF6EF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6FF6EF in CSS?
You can use #6FF6EF in CSS with:
background-color: #6FF6EF; or color: #6FF6EF; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 246, 239). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 0%, 3%, 4%.