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Canary

#E1FFAD

Canary is a neutral light color with the hex code #E1FFAD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 225, 255, 173 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 32%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#E1FFAD
RGB
225, 255, 173
HSL
82°, 100%, 84%
CMYK
12, 0, 32, 0

About this color

Canary sits at 82° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 100% saturation and 84% 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 12%, 0%, 32%, 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: #E1FFAD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 225, 255, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E1FFAD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(225, 255, 173)
rgba(225, 255, 173, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 82° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1FFAD?
#E1FFAD is Canary, a neutral light color with RGB values of 225, 255, 173. It has a hue of 82°, 100% saturation, and 84% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E1FFAD?
The RGB color code for #E1FFAD is rgb(225, 255, 173). This means it contains 225 red, 255 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#E1FFAD) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E1FFAD in CSS?
You can use #E1FFAD in CSS with: background-color: #E1FFAD; or color: #E1FFAD; or as an RGB value: rgb(225, 255, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 32%, 0%.