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Tidal

#ECF3A5

Tidal is a neutral light color with the hex code #ECF3A5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 243, 165 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 32%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tidal color values

HEX
#ECF3A5
RGB
236, 243, 165
HSL
65°, 76%, 80%
CMYK
3, 0, 32, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tidal sits at 65° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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(236, 243, 165), where the green channel leads at 243, 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 3C 0M 32Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 32% 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 Tidal

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ECF3A5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 243, 165;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ECF3A5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(236, 243, 165)
rgba(236, 243, 165, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Snapchat logo
Snapchat
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Ferrari logo
Ferrari

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ECF3A5?
#ECF3A5 is Tidal, a neutral light color with RGB values of 236, 243, 165. It has a hue of 65°, 76% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ECF3A5?
The RGB color code for #ECF3A5 is rgb(236, 243, 165). This means it contains 236 red, 243 green, and 165 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tidal a warm or cool color?
Tidal (#ECF3A5) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECF3A5 in CSS?
You can use #ECF3A5 in CSS with: background-color: #ECF3A5; or color: #ECF3A5; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 243, 165). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 32%, 5%.

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