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Canary

#DEDA87

Canary is a warm light color with the hex code #DEDA87. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 218, 135 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 39%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#DEDA87
RGB
222, 218, 135
HSL
57°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
0, 2, 39, 13

About this color

Canary sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Canary work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Canary in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 2%, 39%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Canary

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DEDA87;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 218, 135;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DEDA87',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 39%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 218, 135)
rgba(222, 218, 135, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 57° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDA87?
#DEDA87 is Canary, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 218, 135. It has a hue of 57°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DEDA87?
The RGB color code for #DEDA87 is rgb(222, 218, 135). This means it contains 222 red, 218 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#DEDA87) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DEDA87 in CSS?
You can use #DEDA87 in CSS with: background-color: #DEDA87; or color: #DEDA87; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 218, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 39%, 13%.