Canary
Also known as: Laser Lemon , Unmellow Yellow , Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious , Duckling Fluff
Quietly bright and alert, Canary is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in kids' apps and summer palettes. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.66:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Canary color codes
- HEX
- #FDFF63
- RGB
- rgb(253, 255, 99)
- RGBA
- rgba(253, 255, 99, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(61, 100%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(61, 61%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 61%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.8 -14.4 71.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.0% 0.174 109.9)
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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warm
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: yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 4.9
- RAL 1026: Luminous yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Canary works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Canary
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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 Canary 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 1.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.66:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Canary background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Canary
Canary with its complement
Soft neighbors of Canary
Canary triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Candy Corn #FCFC5D · ΔE 0.8
- Pilsener #F8F753 · ΔE 1.9
- Hive #FFFF77 · ΔE 2.0
- Banana #FFFC79 · ΔE 2.6
- Butter #FFFF81 · ΔE 3.1
- Hyper Beam #F6F677 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Canary is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Canary FAQs
What color is Canary?
Canary is a medium yellow with the hex code #FDFF63. In HSL terms it has a hue of 61°, 100% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Canary?
The hex code for Canary is #FDFF63. In RGB it's rgb(253, 255, 99), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 61%, 0%).
What colors go well with Canary?
Canary pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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