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Riptide

#88DDD0

Riptide is a cool light color with the hex code #88DDD0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 136, 221, 208 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 0%, 6%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Riptide color values

HEX
#88DDD0
RGB
136, 221, 208
HSL
171°, 56%, 70%
CMYK
38, 0, 6, 13

About this color

Riptide sits at 171° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Riptide is rendered as rgb(136, 221, 208), where the green channel leads at 221, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Riptide translates to a CMYK breakdown of 38C 0M 6Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (38%), 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.

How to use Riptide

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #88DDD0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 136, 221, 208;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#88DDD0',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(136, 221, 208)
rgba(136, 221, 208, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #88DDD0?
#88DDD0 is Riptide, a cool light color with RGB values of 136, 221, 208. It has a hue of 171°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #88DDD0?
The RGB color code for #88DDD0 is rgb(136, 221, 208). This means it contains 136 red, 221 green, and 208 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Riptide a warm or cool color?
Riptide (#88DDD0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #88DDD0 in CSS?
You can use #88DDD0 in CSS with: background-color: #88DDD0; or color: #88DDD0; or as an RGB value: rgb(136, 221, 208). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 0%, 6%, 13%.