Riptide

Q: How do I use #9EFAEC in CSS?

You can use #9EFAEC in CSS with: background-color: #9EFAEC; or color: #9EFAEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 250, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 6%, 2%.

#9EFAEC

Riptide is a cool light color with the hex code #9EFAEC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 158, 250, 236 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 0%, 6%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Riptide color values

HEX: #9EFAEC
RGB: 158, 250, 236
HSL: 171°, 90%, 80%
CMYK: 37, 0, 6, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Riptide sits at 171° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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(158, 250, 236), where the green channel leads at 250, 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 37C 0M 6Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 37% cyan, 6% 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: #9EFAEC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 250, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9EFAEC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(158, 250, 236)
rgba(158, 250, 236, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

22 brand s with colors near 171° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9EFAEC?

#9EFAEC is Riptide, a cool light color with RGB values of 158, 250, 236. It has a hue of 171°, 90% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9EFAEC?

The RGB color code for #9EFAEC is rgb(158, 250, 236). This means it contains 158 red, 250 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Riptide a warm or cool color?

Riptide (#9EFAEC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9EFAEC in CSS?

You can use #9EFAEC in CSS with: background-color: #9EFAEC; or color: #9EFAEC; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 250, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 6%, 2%.