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Canary

#E8DC7D

Canary is a warm light color with the hex code #E8DC7D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 232, 220, 125 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 46%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#E8DC7D
RGB
232, 220, 125
HSL
53°, 70%, 70%
CMYK
0, 5, 46, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Canary sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 70% 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%, 5%, 46%, 9% 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: #E8DC7D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 232, 220, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E8DC7D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 46%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(232, 220, 125)
rgba(232, 220, 125, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DC7D?
#E8DC7D is Canary, a warm light color with RGB values of 232, 220, 125. It has a hue of 53°, 70% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E8DC7D?
The RGB color code for #E8DC7D is rgb(232, 220, 125). This means it contains 232 red, 220 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#E8DC7D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E8DC7D in CSS?
You can use #E8DC7D in CSS with: background-color: #E8DC7D; or color: #E8DC7D; or as an RGB value: rgb(232, 220, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 46%, 9%.

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