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Canary (#FFFF99) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Canary (#FFFF99) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Canary (#FFFF99) Color Information

Canary (#FFFF99) RGB value is (255, 255, 153). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF99
rgb(255, 255, 153)
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Canary (#FFFF99) Color Meaning

Canary (#FFFF99) radiates unguarded optimism, cognitive alertness, and unfiltered joy. Canary (#FFFF99) is a high-key yellow so close to white that it retains brightness without harshness. Unlike cadmium yellow, it lacks intensity, favoring accessibility over dominance. In educational design, Canary (#FFFF99) is used to highlight key information because the human eye processes light yellows faster than any other hue. However, research cautions against large areas—extended exposure can cause visual vibration, especially on screens. Thus, Canary (#FFFF99) works best as an accent for calls to action or interactive elements. Functionally, Canary (#FFFF99) bridges childlike energy and professional clarity. It appears in wayfinding systems, early-learning apps, and safety gear where instant recognition matters. Unlike neon yellows, its slight desaturation prevents sensory overload, making it more inclusive for neurodiverse users. Branding studies show that Canary (#FFFF99) increases perceived friendliness in service industries—think customer support or community banking—without sacrificing modernity. Paired with deep navies or charcoals, it achieves balance between play and precision. Symbolically, Canary (#FFFF99) represents unguarded hope—the kind that precedes experience. It is the color of first light, new notebooks, and open doors. In spiritual contexts, it aligns with mental clarity before overthinking sets in. Designers use Canary (#FFFF99) when they want to signal accessibility, not naivety. Its power lies in its simplicity: no hidden tones, no irony. Canary (#FFFF99) invites engagement by promising ease, not complexity.

Color Conversion

Convert Canary (#FFFF99) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FFFF99
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 153)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 40%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 40%, 100%)
XYZ
82.7498 95.0799 44.1279
Yxy
95.0799 0.3728 0.4284
Hunter Lab
97.5089 -6.9086 17.0718
CIE-Lab
98.0655 -14.2282 48.6581

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Canary (#FFFF99) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Canary (#FFFF99) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Canary (#FFFF99) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#FFFF99

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF99 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Canary (#FFFF99)

protanopia

#ffffb2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF99;

Text Color

color: #FFFF99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF99 0%, #eaea00 100%);

Canary (#FFFF99) Color FAQs

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