Reef

Q: How do I use #A8EF8D in CSS?

You can use #A8EF8D in CSS with: background-color: #A8EF8D; or color: #A8EF8D; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 239, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 41%, 6%.

#A8EF8D

Reef is a neutral light color with the hex code #A8EF8D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 168, 239, 141 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 0%, 41%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Reef color values

HEX: #A8EF8D
RGB: 168, 239, 141
HSL: 103°, 75%, 75%
CMYK: 30, 0, 41, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Reef sits at 103° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Reef is rendered as rgb(168, 239, 141), where the green channel leads at 239, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Reef translates to a CMYK breakdown of 30C 0M 41Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (41%), 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 Reef

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A8EF8D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 168, 239, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A8EF8D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 30%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(168, 239, 141)
rgba(168, 239, 141, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 103° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A8EF8D?

#A8EF8D is Reef, a neutral light color with RGB values of 168, 239, 141. It has a hue of 103°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A8EF8D?

The RGB color code for #A8EF8D is rgb(168, 239, 141). This means it contains 168 red, 239 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Reef a warm or cool color?

Reef (#A8EF8D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A8EF8D in CSS?

You can use #A8EF8D in CSS with: background-color: #A8EF8D; or color: #A8EF8D; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 239, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 41%, 6%.