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Surf

#BADECC

Surf is a cool light color with the hex code #BADECC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 186, 222, 204 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 8%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Surf color values

HEX
#BADECC
RGB
186, 222, 204
HSL
150°, 35%, 80%
CMYK
16, 0, 8, 13

About this color

Surf sits at 150° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan 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, 204), 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 8Y 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.

How to use Surf

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BADECC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 186, 222, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BADECC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(186, 222, 204)
rgba(186, 222, 204, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BADECC?
#BADECC is Surf, a cool light color with RGB values of 186, 222, 204. It has a hue of 150°, 35% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BADECC?
The RGB color code for #BADECC is rgb(186, 222, 204). This means it contains 186 red, 222 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Surf a warm or cool color?
Surf (#BADECC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BADECC in CSS?
You can use #BADECC in CSS with: background-color: #BADECC; or color: #BADECC; or as an RGB value: rgb(186, 222, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 8%, 13%.