China Silk
Also known as: Romeo, Watermelon Milk, Light Lavender Blush, Lip Gloss
A gentle red with a bold and energetic character, China Silk works beautifully for food branding and sale banners. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of China Silk
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.47:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a China Silk background: #000000
Palettes featuring China Silk
China Silk with its complement
Soft neighbors of China Silk
China Silk triad
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.
China Silk FAQs
What color is China Silk?
China Silk is a light red 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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