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Reef

#BDF8A0

Reef is a neutral light color with the hex code #BDF8A0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 189, 248, 160 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 35%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Reef color values

HEX
#BDF8A0
RGB
189, 248, 160
HSL
100°, 86%, 80%
CMYK
24, 0, 35, 3

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Reef sits at 100° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(189, 248, 160), where the green channel leads at 248, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 24C 0M 35Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 24% cyan, 35% 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: #BDF8A0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 189, 248, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BDF8A0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(189, 248, 160)
rgba(189, 248, 160, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 100° on the color wheel

Wise logo
Wise
Pixar logo
Pixar
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Shopify logo
Shopify

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BDF8A0?
#BDF8A0 is Reef, a neutral light color with RGB values of 189, 248, 160. It has a hue of 100°, 86% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BDF8A0?
The RGB color code for #BDF8A0 is rgb(189, 248, 160). This means it contains 189 red, 248 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Reef a warm or cool color?
Reef (#BDF8A0) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BDF8A0 in CSS?
You can use #BDF8A0 in CSS with: background-color: #BDF8A0; or color: #BDF8A0; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 248, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 35%, 3%.

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