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Tidal

#DDF1A7

Tidal is a neutral light color with the hex code #DDF1A7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 241, 167 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 31%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tidal color values

HEX
#DDF1A7
RGB
221, 241, 167
HSL
76°, 73%, 80%
CMYK
8, 0, 31, 5

About this color

Tidal sits at 76° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Tidal is rendered as rgb(221, 241, 167), where the green channel leads at 241, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Tidal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 8C 0M 31Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% cyan, 31% 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.

How to use Tidal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDF1A7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 241, 167;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DDF1A7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 31%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 241, 167)
rgba(221, 241, 167, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DDF1A7?
#DDF1A7 is Tidal, a neutral light color with RGB values of 221, 241, 167. It has a hue of 76°, 73% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DDF1A7?
The RGB color code for #DDF1A7 is rgb(221, 241, 167). This means it contains 221 red, 241 green, and 167 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tidal a warm or cool color?
Tidal (#DDF1A7) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDF1A7 in CSS?
You can use #DDF1A7 in CSS with: background-color: #DDF1A7; or color: #DDF1A7; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 241, 167). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 31%, 5%.