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Canary

#F6F8A0

Canary is a neutral light color with the hex code #F6F8A0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 246, 248, 160 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 35%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Canary Color Values

HEX
#F6F8A0
RGB
246, 248, 160
HSL
61°, 86%, 80%
CMYK
1, 0, 35, 3

About this color

Canary sits at 61° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 86% saturation and 80% 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 1%, 0%, 35%, 3% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Canary

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F6F8A0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 246, 248, 160;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F6F8A0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(246, 248, 160)
rgba(246, 248, 160, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 61° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F8A0?
#F6F8A0 is Canary, a neutral light color with RGB values of 246, 248, 160. It has a hue of 61°, 86% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F6F8A0?
The RGB color code for #F6F8A0 is rgb(246, 248, 160). This means it contains 246 red, 248 green, and 160 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Canary a warm or cool color?
Canary (#F6F8A0) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F6F8A0 in CSS?
You can use #F6F8A0 in CSS with: background-color: #F6F8A0; or color: #F6F8A0; or as an RGB value: rgb(246, 248, 160). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 35%, 3%.