China Silk
Also known as: Romeo , Watermelon Milk , Light Lavender Blush , Lip Gloss
China Silk is a pale, gentle orange that reads as warm and inviting. It earns its place in children's products and fitness brands. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.26:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
China Silk color codes
- HEX
- #E3D1CC
- RGB
- rgb(227, 209, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(227, 209, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 29%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 10%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 10%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(85.2 5.8 4.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.4% 0.021 36.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mistyrose #FFE4E1 · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 8.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where China Silk works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of China Silk
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from China Silk by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a China Silk background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring China Silk
China Silk with its complement
Soft neighbors of China Silk
China Silk triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lip Gloss #DFCDC7 · ΔE 1.1
- Fiesta #EDD8D2 · ΔE 2.0
- Mocha Ice #DFD2CA · ΔE 3.0
- Angel Wing #F3DFD7 · ΔE 3.5
- Pearly #F4E3DF · ΔE 4.1
- Fresco #F4DBD9 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of China Silk is closest to Shark .
FAQ
China Silk FAQs
What color is China Silk?
China Silk is a light orange with the hex code #E3D1CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 29% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for China Silk?
The hex code for China Silk is #E3D1CC. In RGB it's rgb(227, 209, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 10%, 11%).
What colors go well with China Silk?
China Silk pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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