Riptide is a
cool light color with the hex code #72F3EA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
114, 243, 234 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 0%, 4%, 5% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Riptide
#72F3EA
Riptide color values
- HEX
- #72F3EA
- RGB
- 114, 243, 234
- HSL
- 176°, 84%, 70%
- CMYK
- 53, 0, 4, 5
Shades & tints
About this color
Riptide sits at 176° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(114, 243, 234), where the green channel leads at 243, 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 53C 0M 4Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 53% 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: #72F3EA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 114, 243, 234;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#72F3EA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 53%
M: 0%
Y: 4%
K: 5% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(114, 243, 234)
rgba(114, 243, 234, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 176° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #72F3EA?
What is the RGB value of #72F3EA?
Is Riptide a warm or cool color?
How do I use #72F3EA in CSS?
background-color: #72F3EA; or color: #72F3EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(114, 243, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 0%, 4%, 5%.