Canary is a light, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFFF99, which equals rgb(255, 255, 153) in RGB and hsl(60, 100%, 80%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y40 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFFF99 - RGB
255, 255, 153 - HSL
60°, 100%, 80% - CMYK
0, 0, 40, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Light, vivid
About Canary
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 20.02:1. Its complementary color is #9999FF.
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Canary color codes
| HEX | #FFFF99 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 255, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 80%) |
| HSV | 60°, 40%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 40%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16777113 |
Shades and tints of Canary
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFFEE - 100
#FFFFDD - 200
#FFFFCC - 300
#FFFFBB - 400
#FFFFAA - 500
#FFFF99 - 600
#D5D580 - 700
#AAAA66 - 800
#80804D - 900
#555533 - 950
#2B2B1A
Color harmonies for Canary
- Complementary
#9999FF≈ Very Pale Blue - Analogous −30°
#FFCC99≈ Very Pale Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#CCFF99≈ Very Pale Fern - Triadic +120°
#99FFFF≈ Very Pale Cyan - Triadic +240°
#FF99FF≈ Very Pale Magenta - Split 150°
#99CCFF≈ Very Pale Cornflower - Split 210°
#CC99FF≈ Very Pale Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Canary
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Canary | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Canary | Aa | 20.02:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Canary
background-color: #FFFF99;color: #FFFF99;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 153);background-color: hsl(60, 100%, 80%);:root { --color-canary: #FFFF99; }class="bg-[#FFFF99]"Colors similar to Canary
- Very Pale Yellow
#FFFFA3 - Very Pale Citron
#F6FFA3 - Very Pale Gold
#FFF6A3 - Very Pale Lime
#EDFFA3 - Very Pale Bright Yellow
#F6F6AC - Very Pale Marigold
#FFEDA3 - Pale Bright Yellow
#F2F288 - Very Pale Bright Citron
#EEF6AC - Pale Yellow
#FFFF7A - Very Pale Bright Gold
#F6EEAC - Pale Citron
#F2FF7A - Very Pale Chartreuse
#E3FFA3
More yellow shades
- Sage
#B2AC88 - Mustard
#FFDB58 - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Brass
#B5A642 - Citron
#DFFF00 - Lemon
#FFF700 - Saffron
#F4C430 - Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Light Marigold
#FFDC52 - Pale Marigold
#FFE47A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Canary?
The HEX code for Canary is #FFFF99.
What is the RGB value of Canary?
Canary has an RGB value of 255, 255, 153 (rgb(255, 255, 153)). In HSL it is 60°, 100%, 80%.
What text color should I use on Canary?
Use black text on Canary. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.05:1 and black text has 20.02:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Canary?
The complementary color of Canary is #9999FF. Analogous colors #FFCC99 and #CCFF99 also pair well.