Canary Yellow Color
HEX color code is #FFE601 and the RGB is 255, 230, 1
Canary Yellow is a bright and happy color, which is probably why the designers of emoticons chose it when creating the adorable faces that adorn our text messages nowadays. The cheeriness of Canary Yellow appeals to children and animators have used this knowledge to create some of the most beloved and iconic characters like Spongebob Squarepants, Bart Simpson, Pikachu, and the Minions.
How the color is made: Canary Yellow is made by combining Vivid Yellow and Tangerine Yellow, so that the color truly looks like the Yellow seen on the Canaries.
History: Canary Yellow’s history can be dated back to ancient Egypt when people used to mix ground orpiment with natural gum from plants and paint themselves to emulate the gods.
Color in Action
Modern synthetic dyes make it possible to create Canary Yellow products like lego blocks, balloons, and ceramic wear in abundance. Canary Yellow is a color that is often associated with creativity and can be seen in kindergarten classrooms and art studios.
Canary Yellow is popular in fashion too. Celebrities like Kendal Jenner and Olivia Wilde have been seen sporting Canary Yellow dresses when attending red carpet events. Even Kate Middleton was photographed wearing a Canary Yellow dress with Black pumps and a Black clutch purse.
Colors that go with Canary Yellow
Canary Yellow can be paired with Bright Blue, Dark Moderate Green, and Strong Blue and Green to create a compound color scheme that would create a striking effect if used as branding colors or in a marketing campaign.
Canary Yellow Color Palettes and Schemes
An analogous color palette with Canary Yellow as its central color would include colors like Bright Green and Vivid Orange. This color palette has the freshness of a citrus fruit bowl and would create a radical feel.
