Canary is a
neutral light color with the hex code #C3EA7B.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
195, 234, 123 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 47%, 8% for print applications.
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Canary
#C3EA7B
Canary Color Values
- HEX
- #C3EA7B
- RGB
- 195, 234, 123
- HSL
- 81°, 73%, 70%
- CMYK
- 17, 0, 47, 8
Shades & Tints
About this color
Canary sits at 81° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 73% saturation and 70% 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 17%, 0%, 47%, 8% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Canary
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C3EA7B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 195, 234, 123;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C3EA7B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 47%
K: 8% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(195, 234, 123)
rgba(195, 234, 123, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C3EA7B?
What is the RGB value of #C3EA7B?
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
How do I use #C3EA7B in CSS?
background-color: #C3EA7B; or color: #C3EA7B; or as an RGB value: rgb(195, 234, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 47%, 8%.