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Reef

#ADF99F

Reef is a neutral light color with the hex code #ADF99F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 173, 249, 159 in digital design or CMYK 31%, 0%, 36%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Reef color values

HEX
#ADF99F
RGB
173, 249, 159
HSL
111°, 88%, 80%
CMYK
31, 0, 36, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Reef sits at 111° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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, Reef is rendered as rgb(173, 249, 159), where the green channel leads at 249, 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 31C 0M 36Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 31% cyan, 36% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Reef

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ADF99F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 249, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ADF99F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 31%
M: 0%
Y: 36%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(173, 249, 159)
rgba(173, 249, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 111° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ADF99F?
#ADF99F is Reef, a neutral light color with RGB values of 173, 249, 159. It has a hue of 111°, 88% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ADF99F?
The RGB color code for #ADF99F is rgb(173, 249, 159). This means it contains 173 red, 249 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Reef a warm or cool color?
Reef (#ADF99F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #ADF99F in CSS?
You can use #ADF99F in CSS with: background-color: #ADF99F; or color: #ADF99F; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 249, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 31%, 0%, 36%, 2%.

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