Tidal

Q: How do I use #E3F7A1 in CSS?

You can use #E3F7A1 in CSS with: background-color: #E3F7A1; or color: #E3F7A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 247, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 35%, 3%.

#E3F7A1

Tidal is a neutral light color with the hex code #E3F7A1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 227, 247, 161 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 35%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tidal color values

HEX: #E3F7A1
RGB: 227, 247, 161
HSL: 74°, 84%, 80%
CMYK: 8, 0, 35, 3

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tidal sits at 74° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow 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, Tidal is rendered as rgb(227, 247, 161), where the green channel leads at 247, 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 35Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Tidal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E3F7A1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 227, 247, 161;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E3F7A1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(227, 247, 161)
rgba(227, 247, 161, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 74° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E3F7A1?

#E3F7A1 is Tidal, a neutral light color with RGB values of 227, 247, 161. It has a hue of 74°, 84% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E3F7A1?

The RGB color code for #E3F7A1 is rgb(227, 247, 161). This means it contains 227 red, 247 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tidal a warm or cool color?

Tidal (#E3F7A1) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #E3F7A1 in CSS?

You can use #E3F7A1 in CSS with: background-color: #E3F7A1; or color: #E3F7A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(227, 247, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 35%, 3%.