Tidal is a
neutral light color with the hex code #E8F6A2.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
232, 246, 162 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 34%, 4% for print applications.
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Tidal
#E8F6A2
Tidal color values
- HEX
- #E8F6A2
- RGB
- 232, 246, 162
- HSL
- 70°, 82%, 80%
- CMYK
- 6, 0, 34, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tidal sits at 70° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, 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(232, 246, 162), where the green channel leads at 246, 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 6C 0M 34Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 6% cyan, 34% 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: #E8F6A2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 232, 246, 162;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E8F6A2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 34%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(232, 246, 162)
rgba(232, 246, 162, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E8F6A2?
#E8F6A2 is Tidal, a neutral light color with RGB values of 232, 246, 162. It has a hue of 70°, 82%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E8F6A2?
The RGB color code for #E8F6A2 is rgb(232, 246, 162). This means it contains 232 red,
246 green, and 162 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tidal a warm or cool color?
Tidal (#E8F6A2) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E8F6A2 in CSS?
You can use #E8F6A2 in CSS with:
background-color: #E8F6A2; or color: #E8F6A2; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 246, 162). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 34%, 4%.