Riptide is a
cool light color with the hex code #9BFDEB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
155, 253, 235 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 7%, 1% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Riptide
#9BFDEB
Riptide color values
- HEX
- #9BFDEB
- RGB
- 155, 253, 235
- HSL
- 169°, 96%, 80%
- CMYK
- 39, 0, 7, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Riptide sits at 169° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Riptide is rendered as rgb(155, 253, 235), where the green channel leads at 253, 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 39C 0M 7Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% cyan, 7% yellow. 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: #9BFDEB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 155, 253, 235;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9BFDEB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 7%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(155, 253, 235)
rgba(155, 253, 235, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9BFDEB?
#9BFDEB is Riptide, a cool light color with RGB values of 155, 253, 235. It has a hue of 169°, 96%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #9BFDEB?
The RGB color code for #9BFDEB is rgb(155, 253, 235). This means it contains 155 red,
253 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Riptide a warm or cool color?
Riptide (#9BFDEB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9BFDEB in CSS?
You can use #9BFDEB in CSS with:
background-color: #9BFDEB; or color: #9BFDEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 253, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 7%, 1%.