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Reef

#B3FE9A

Reef is a neutral light color with the hex code #B3FE9A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 179, 254, 154 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 0%, 39%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Reef color values

HEX
#B3FE9A
RGB
179, 254, 154
HSL
105°, 98%, 80%
CMYK
30, 0, 39, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Reef sits at 105° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(179, 254, 154), where the green channel leads at 254, 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 39Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 30% cyan, 39% 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: #B3FE9A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 254, 154;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B3FE9A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 30%
M: 0%
Y: 39%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(179, 254, 154)
rgba(179, 254, 154, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 105° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B3FE9A?
#B3FE9A is Reef, a neutral light color with RGB values of 179, 254, 154. It has a hue of 105°, 98% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B3FE9A?
The RGB color code for #B3FE9A is rgb(179, 254, 154). This means it contains 179 red, 254 green, and 154 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Reef a warm or cool color?
Reef (#B3FE9A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B3FE9A in CSS?
You can use #B3FE9A in CSS with: background-color: #B3FE9A; or color: #B3FE9A; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 254, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 0%, 39%, 0%.

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