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Reef

#CFF7A1

Reef is a neutral light color with the hex code #CFF7A1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 207, 247, 161 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 35%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Reef color values

HEX
#CFF7A1
RGB
207, 247, 161
HSL
88°, 84%, 80%
CMYK
16, 0, 35, 3

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Reef sits at 88° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(207, 247, 161), where the green channel leads at 247, 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 16C 0M 35Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 16% 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: #CFF7A1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 247, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CFF7A1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(207, 247, 161)
rgba(207, 247, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 88° on the color wheel

NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Shopify logo
Shopify
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CFF7A1?
#CFF7A1 is Reef, a neutral light color with RGB values of 207, 247, 161. It has a hue of 88°, 84% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CFF7A1?
The RGB color code for #CFF7A1 is rgb(207, 247, 161). This means it contains 207 red, 247 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Reef a warm or cool color?
Reef (#CFF7A1) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #CFF7A1 in CSS?
You can use #CFF7A1 in CSS with: background-color: #CFF7A1; or color: #CFF7A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 247, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 35%, 3%.

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