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Surf

#BADECA

Surf is a cool light color with the hex code #BADECA. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 186, 222, 202 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 9%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Surf color values

HEX
#BADECA
RGB
186, 222, 202
HSL
147°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Surf sits at 147° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Surf is rendered as rgb(186, 222, 202), where the green channel leads at 222, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Surf translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 0M 9Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (16%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Surf

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BADECA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 222, 202;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BADECA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 9%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(186, 222, 202)
rgba(186, 222, 202, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 147° on the color wheel

Naver logo
Naver
MongoDB logo
MongoDB
Adyen logo
Adyen
Hulu logo
Hulu

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BADECA?
#BADECA is Surf, a cool light color with RGB values of 186, 222, 202. It has a hue of 147°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BADECA?
The RGB color code for #BADECA is rgb(186, 222, 202). This means it contains 186 red, 222 green, and 202 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Surf a warm or cool color?
Surf (#BADECA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BADECA in CSS?
You can use #BADECA in CSS with: background-color: #BADECA; or color: #BADECA; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 222, 202). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 9%, 13%.

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