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Tidal

#DEFBA7

Tidal is a neutral light color with the hex code #DEFBA7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 251, 167 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 33%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tidal color values

HEX
#DEFBA7
RGB
222, 251, 167
HSL
81°, 91%, 82%
CMYK
12, 0, 33, 2

About this color

Tidal sits at 81° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, 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, Tidal is rendered as rgb(222, 251, 167), where the green channel leads at 251, 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, Tidal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 0M 33Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 12% cyan, 33% 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: #DEFBA7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 251, 167;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DEFBA7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 251, 167)
rgba(222, 251, 167, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 81° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DEFBA7?
#DEFBA7 is Tidal, a neutral light color with RGB values of 222, 251, 167. It has a hue of 81°, 91% saturation, and 82% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DEFBA7?
The RGB color code for #DEFBA7 is rgb(222, 251, 167). This means it contains 222 red, 251 green, and 167 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tidal a warm or cool color?
Tidal (#DEFBA7) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DEFBA7 in CSS?
You can use #DEFBA7 in CSS with: background-color: #DEFBA7; or color: #DEFBA7; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 251, 167). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 33%, 2%.