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PPG Paints Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)
Hex Color Code: #EFDE75
RGB Color Code: RGB(239, 222, 117)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.1%, 51.0%, 6.3%





About Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)?

Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) is #EFDE75, and the RGB color code is RGB(239, 222, 117).

In the RGB color model, Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) has a red value of 239, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 51.0% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.6° (degrees), 79.2 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) has a hue of 51.6° (degrees), 51.0 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) is cool or warm?

The color Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)?

Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) has an LRV of nearly 72. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 72 of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 72 puts PPG Paints Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) (Paint - PPG Paints) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(239, 222, 117)
Red
239 (93.7%)
Green
222 (87.1%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.11%
Yellow
51.05%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(51.64deg, 79.2 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
51.64°
Saturation
79.22 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 122, 14)
Red
22 (8.7%)
Yellow
122 (47.7%)
Blue
14 (5.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.64°
Saturation
51.05 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 51.64°

W: 45.88 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 64.93

Y : 71.88

Z : 27.28

YXY

Y1 : 71.88

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 6.27%

M : 12.94%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 71.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.8Y 8.7/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 87.91

A : -7.53

B : 53.07

CIE-Lch

L : 87.91

C : 53.6

H : 98.08

CIE-Luv

L : 87.91

U : 16.21

V : 68.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.78

A : -11.66

B : 40.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the colors similar to Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#E9D66B
Arylide Yellow
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Straw
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Pantone PMS


#F3DD6D
PANTONE 127 C
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#F9E17D
PANTONE 2002 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#E6DE77
PANTONE 609 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#F9E267
PANTONE 2003 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to British Standard 4800


#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to RAL Classic


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)


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#F5DC69
Summer Yellow
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)





Paint similar to Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) (Paint - PPG Paints)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) (Paint - PPG Paints). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to PPG Paints




Dunn-Edwards


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#EFDE74
Lightning Bug (DE 5465)
ΔE - 0.14 (99.9% similar)
#E6DA78
Lustrous Yellow (DE 5472)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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Golden Glitter (DE 5410)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#FCE974
Dandelion (DE 5417)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Benjamin Moore


#ECDC71
Yellow Finch (2024-40)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#F7E27D
Lightning Bug (340)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#F8E47B
No-Nonsense (361)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#F7E481
Limon (334)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)





Valspar


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Valspar


#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
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Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#E8CE6C
Seth's Smile (8001-24D)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Behr


#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
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Green Papaya (P320-5)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) to Sherwin Williams


#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
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Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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Daffodil (SW 6901)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
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Lively Yellow (SW 6702)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Canary Yellow (PPG1215-4) - #EFDE75 Color Images and Patterns


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