Canary (#FFFF99) radiates pure sunshine energy with its bright, cheerful disposition. This luminous yellow sits perfectly balanced between vibrant yellow and subtle lime green, creating a hue that's both energetic and approachable.
With RGB values of 255, 255, 153, Canary delivers 100% red and green saturation while maintaining 60% blue, resulting in its distinctive warm glow. The color excels in digital design with perfect web-safe compatibility and strong accessibility when paired thoughtfully.
Canary works beautifully with complementary colors like slate blue for sophisticated contrast, or charcoal for modern, professional layouts. For harmonious schemes, pair it with bright yellow or mustard yellow to create sunny, optimistic palettes.
Use Canary sparingly as an accent color to add instant warmth and positivity to your designs. It's particularly effective for highlighting important elements, creating cheerful call-to-action buttons, or adding playful touches to otherwise neutral interfaces. The color psychologically evokes happiness, creativity, and mental clarity—making it perfect for brands focused on innovation, education, or wellness.
Hex
#FFFF99
RGB
255,255,153
HSB
60, 40%, 100%
HSL
60, 100%, 80%
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