Tidal is a
neutral light color with the hex code #EFF6A8.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
239, 246, 168 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 32%, 4% for print applications.
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Tidal
#EFF6A8
Tidal color values
- HEX
- #EFF6A8
- RGB
- 239, 246, 168
- HSL
- 65°, 81%, 81%
- CMYK
- 3, 0, 32, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Tidal sits at 65° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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(239, 246, 168), 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 3C 0M 32Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Tidal
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #EFF6A8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 239, 246, 168;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EFF6A8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(239, 246, 168)
rgba(239, 246, 168, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #EFF6A8?
#EFF6A8 is Tidal, a neutral light color with RGB values of 239, 246, 168. It has a hue of 65°, 81%
saturation, and 81% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EFF6A8?
The RGB color code for #EFF6A8 is rgb(239, 246, 168). This means it contains 239 red,
246 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Tidal a warm or cool color?
Tidal (#EFF6A8) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #EFF6A8 in CSS?
You can use #EFF6A8 in CSS with:
background-color: #EFF6A8; or color: #EFF6A8; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 246, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 32%, 4%.