Canary is a
warm light color with the hex code #E4DC81.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
228, 220, 129 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 43%, 11% for print applications.
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Canary
#E4DC81
Canary Color Values
- HEX
- #E4DC81
- RGB
- 228, 220, 129
- HSL
- 55°, 65%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 43, 11
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Canary sits at 55° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 65% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
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%, 4%, 43%, 11% 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: #E4DC81;
--brand-primary-rgb: 228, 220, 129;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E4DC81',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 43%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(228, 220, 129)
rgba(228, 220, 129, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E4DC81?
#E4DC81 is Canary, a warm light color with RGB values of 228, 220, 129. It has a hue of 55°, 65%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E4DC81?
The RGB color code for #E4DC81 is rgb(228, 220, 129). This means it contains 228 red,
220 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#E4DC81) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E4DC81 in CSS?
You can use #E4DC81 in CSS with:
background-color: #E4DC81; or color: #E4DC81; or as an RGB value: rgb(228, 220, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 43%, 11%.