PANTONE Canary Yellow
Rich Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Canary Yellow
#DED87C
#D7CF60
#D0C743
#C4BA31
#A79F2A
#8B8423
#6E691C
#524E14
#39360E
#1D1B07
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Canary Yellow
#DED87C
#E1DC89
#E4DF95
#E9E4A5
#ECE8B1
#EFEBBE
#F2EFCA
#F5F3D6
#F9F8E7
#FCFBF3
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#DFD87E
#7C83DE
Analogous
#DEA77C
#DFD87E
#B4DE7C
Triadic
#DFD87E
#7CDED8
#D87CDE
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 585 UP | #E6DD83 | ΔE 2.08 | |
| PANTONE 12-0633 TPG | #E6DA82 | ΔE 2.44 | |
| PANTONE 460 C | #E4D77E | ΔE 2.49 | |
| PANTONE 139-1-3 CP | #DAD97C | ΔE 2.68 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #DFD87E;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #DFD87E;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DFD87E 0%, #C4BA31 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#ECD079 (Red Blind)
#ECD079 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#EFD681 (Green Blind)
#EFD681 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#F1CABD (Blue Blind)
#F1CABD (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Canary Yellow is a moderately saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #DFD87E, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 56°.
This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.
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