#FFDF38
- RGB
- 255, 223, 56
- Brightness
- 221.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 50°, 100%, 61%
- HSV V %
- 100%
- Lab
- 89.1, -5.0, 79.1
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 13%, 78%, 0%
- PNG size
- 5.4 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, intense warm hue
Black text
15.86:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.32:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (15.86:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #FFDF38
Common Name: Canary Yellow
RGB: (255, 223, 56) ~ HSL: (53, 100%, 60%)
Contrast with White: 81.2:1 (AA Pass)
Contrast with Black: 11.8:1 (AA Pass)
Mood: This warm, vibrant yellow exudes energy and positivity, offering a bold, sunlit touch. Its intense brightness is often used to attract attention, with a playful yet energetic feel. It's popular in both industrial and consumer spaces for its strong visibility and cheerful vibe.
Close Matches:
- PPG Paint: #FFDF38 (Exact match)
- Australian Standard AS2700: Buttercup #F8C53B (ΔE=14.79)
- Behr Paint: Lemon Tart #FFD739 (ΔE=5.00)
- Pantone FHI: Vibrant Yellow #FDDB27 (ΔE=3.63)
- Benjamin Moore Paint: Bold Yellow #FFDE3A (ΔE=1.03)
Why Designers Use It:
- Trendy & Bold: Designers often use this bright yellow as an accent color to inject vitality into designs. It’s especially trendy in branding, retail, and marketing materials.
- High Visibility: With its vibrant hue, this color is used in environments where high visibility is critical, like road safety signs or cautionary materials.
- Symbolism: Yellow is commonly associated with positivity, optimism, and energy. It’s often found in products designed to uplift or energize, like toys, sports apparel, and consumer goods.
- Industry Use: Yellow is heavily used in the construction and safety industries, seen in caution tapes, signage, and high-visibility uniforms.
- Color Associations: As a color associated with the sun, it invokes warmth and vitality. In certain regions, especially where it’s sunny and bright, it’s a symbol of energy and growth.
Notable Structures & Affiliation: This color is frequently used in manufacturing for safety gear, in automotive industries for highlight accents, and in branding for companies looking to evoke trust and positivity.