Silk Star
Also known as: Candlelight Yellow, Fresh Honeydew, Cotton Floss, Transparent Beige
With its warm undertone, Silk Star (#F5EEC6) comes across as sunny and uplifting. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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 Silk Star
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silk Star background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silk Star
Silk Star with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silk Star
Silk Star triad
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.
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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