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Canary

#C8F8A0

Canary is a neutral light color with the hex code #C8F8A0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 200, 248, 160 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 0%, 35%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#C8F8A0
RGB
200, 248, 160
HSL
93°, 86%, 80%
CMYK
19, 0, 35, 3

About this color

Canary sits at 93° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 86% saturation and 80% 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 19%, 0%, 35%, 3% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Canary

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C8F8A0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 248, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C8F8A0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 248, 160)
rgba(200, 248, 160, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 93° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8F8A0?
#C8F8A0 is Canary, a neutral light color with RGB values of 200, 248, 160. It has a hue of 93°, 86% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C8F8A0?
The RGB color code for #C8F8A0 is rgb(200, 248, 160). This means it contains 200 red, 248 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#C8F8A0) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #C8F8A0 in CSS?
You can use #C8F8A0 in CSS with: background-color: #C8F8A0; or color: #C8F8A0; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 248, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 0%, 35%, 3%.