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Canary

#BBFF8A

Canary is a neutral light color with the hex code #BBFF8A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 187, 255, 138 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 0%, 46%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#BBFF8A
RGB
187, 255, 138
HSL
95°, 100%, 77%
CMYK
27, 0, 46, 0

About this color

Canary sits at 95° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 100% saturation and 77% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, neutral colors like Canary work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Canary in print, the CMYK breakdown of 27%, 0%, 46%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Canary

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBFF8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 255, 138;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BBFF8A',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 0%
Y: 46%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(187, 255, 138)
rgba(187, 255, 138, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 95° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBFF8A?
#BBFF8A is Canary, a neutral light color with RGB values of 187, 255, 138. It has a hue of 95°, 100% saturation, and 77% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BBFF8A?
The RGB color code for #BBFF8A is rgb(187, 255, 138). This means it contains 187 red, 255 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#BBFF8A) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #BBFF8A in CSS?
You can use #BBFF8A in CSS with: background-color: #BBFF8A; or color: #BBFF8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 255, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 0%, 46%, 0%.