Canary is a
neutral light color with the hex code #E6F96C.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
230, 249, 108 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 57%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Canary
#E6F96C
Canary color values
- HEX
- #E6F96C
- RGB
- 230, 249, 108
- HSL
- 68°, 92%, 70%
- CMYK
- 8, 0, 57, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Canary sits at 68° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Canary is rendered as rgb(230, 249, 108), where the green channel leads at 249, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Canary translates to a CMYK breakdown of 8C 0M 57Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% cyan, 57% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Canary
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E6F96C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 230, 249, 108;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E6F96C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 57%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(230, 249, 108)
rgba(230, 249, 108, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E6F96C?
#E6F96C is Canary, a neutral light color with RGB values of 230, 249, 108. It has a hue of 68°, 92%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E6F96C?
The RGB color code for #E6F96C is rgb(230, 249, 108). This means it contains 230 red,
249 green, and 108 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#E6F96C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E6F96C in CSS?
You can use #E6F96C in CSS with:
background-color: #E6F96C; or color: #E6F96C; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 249, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 57%, 2%.