Riverbed
Also known as: Cabana Bay , Celestine , Chinese Tzu , Lorian
Expect cool and clear associations from Riverbed, a soft cyan suited to water themes and healthcare apps. Set it against a pink accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.12:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Riverbed color codes
- HEX
- #86BEBE
- RGB
- rgb(134, 190, 190)
- RGBA
- rgba(134, 190, 190, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 30%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 29%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(29%, 0%, 0%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(73.1 -18.8 -6.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.3% 0.058 196.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumturquoise #48D1CC · ΔE 9.3
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 2.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Riverbed works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Riverbed
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Riverbed by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.12:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Riverbed background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Riverbed
Riverbed with its complement
Soft neighbors of Riverbed
Riverbed triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cuttlefish #7FBBC2 · ΔE 3.0
- Summit #8BB6B8 · ΔE 3.4
- Castaway #6DBAC0 · ΔE 3.9
- Wavelet #7DC4CD · ΔE 4.0
- Cyantific #77C9C2 · ΔE 5.4
- Mintnight #7CBBAE · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Riverbed is closest to Chewing Gum .
FAQ
Riverbed FAQs
What color is Riverbed?
Riverbed is a medium cyan with the hex code #86BEBE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 30% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Riverbed?
The hex code for Riverbed is #86BEBE. In RGB it's rgb(134, 190, 190), and in CMYK it's cmyk(29%, 0%, 0%, 25%).
What colors go well with Riverbed?
Riverbed pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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