Riverbed
Also known as: Cabana Bay, Celestine, Chinese Tzu, Lorian
Expect cool and clear associations from Riverbed — a soft cyan well suited to water themes and healthcare apps. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.12:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Riverbed
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.12:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Riverbed background: #000000
Palettes featuring Riverbed
Riverbed with its complement
Soft neighbors of Riverbed
Riverbed triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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