Silk Star
Also known as: Candlelight Yellow , Fresh Honeydew , Cotton Floss , Transparent Beige
Quietly sunny and uplifting, Silk Star is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.93:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Silk Star color codes
- HEX
- #F5EEC6
- RGB
- rgb(245, 238, 198)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 238, 198, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(51, 70%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(51, 19%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(93.9 -2.3 20.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.5% 0.053 99.1)
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
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: lemonchiffon #FFFACD · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Silk Star works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Silk Star
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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 Silk Star 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 1.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silk Star background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silk Star
Silk Star with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silk Star
Silk Star triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bullet Hell #FAF1C8 · ΔE 1.0
- Moon Glow #F5F3CE · ΔE 2.2
- Fondue #FDF5C4 · ΔE 2.6
- Blond #FAF0BE · ΔE 2.6
- Honey Do #EDEDC7 · ΔE 2.7
- Buttered #ECE2B7 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silk Star is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Silk Star FAQs
What color is Silk Star?
Silk Star is a light yellow with the hex code #F5EEC6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 51°, 70% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silk Star?
The hex code for Silk Star is #F5EEC6. In RGB it's rgb(245, 238, 198), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 4%).
What colors go well with Silk Star?
Silk Star pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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