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Canary

#DCF174

Canary is a neutral light color with the hex code #DCF174. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 241, 116 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 52%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#DCF174
RGB
220, 241, 116
HSL
70°, 82%, 70%
CMYK
9, 0, 52, 5

About this color

Canary sits at 70° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 82% 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 9%, 0%, 52%, 5% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Canary

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DCF174;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 241, 116;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DCF174',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 52%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(220, 241, 116)
rgba(220, 241, 116, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 70° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCF174?
#DCF174 is Canary, a neutral light color with RGB values of 220, 241, 116. It has a hue of 70°, 82% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCF174?
The RGB color code for #DCF174 is rgb(220, 241, 116). This means it contains 220 red, 241 green, and 116 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#DCF174) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCF174 in CSS?
You can use #DCF174 in CSS with: background-color: #DCF174; or color: #DCF174; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 241, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 52%, 5%.