Riptide is a
cool light color with the hex code #7DE8D6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
125, 232, 214 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 0%, 8%, 9% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Riptide
#7DE8D6
Riptide color values
- HEX
- #7DE8D6
- RGB
- 125, 232, 214
- HSL
- 170°, 70%, 70%
- CMYK
- 46, 0, 8, 9
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Riptide sits at 170° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 70% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Riptide is rendered as rgb(125, 232, 214), where the green channel leads at 232, 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 46C 0M 8Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (46%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #7DE8D6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 125, 232, 214;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7DE8D6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 46%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(125, 232, 214)
rgba(125, 232, 214, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7DE8D6?
#7DE8D6 is Riptide, a cool light color with RGB values of 125, 232, 214. It has a hue of 170°, 70%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7DE8D6?
The RGB color code for #7DE8D6 is rgb(125, 232, 214). This means it contains 125 red,
232 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Riptide a warm or cool color?
Riptide (#7DE8D6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7DE8D6 in CSS?
You can use #7DE8D6 in CSS with:
background-color: #7DE8D6; or color: #7DE8D6; or as an RGB value: rgb(125, 232, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 0%, 8%, 9%.