Canary
Also known as: Laser Lemon, Unmellow Yellow, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Duckling Fluff
Part of the yellow family, Canary pairs a soft base with a cheerful and optimistic presence — ideal for cheerful branding and kids' apps. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Canary
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.66:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Canary background: #000000
Palettes featuring Canary
Canary with its complement
Soft neighbors of Canary
Canary triad
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.
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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