Silkworm
Also known as: Iced Green Apple, Menoth White Highlight, Bling Bling, Green Essence
A lively yellow with a cheerful and optimistic character, Silkworm works beautifully for kids' apps and summer palettes. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.74:1 on black clears AA.
Silkworm color codes
- HEX
- #EEEECC
- RGB
- rgb(238, 238, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 238, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 50%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 14%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(93.4 -4.2 16.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.0% 0.045 107.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgoldenrodyellow#FAFAD2 · ΔE 2.9
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Silkworm 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- 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 Silkworm
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Silkworm 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 1.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.74:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silkworm background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silkworm
Silkworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silkworm
Silkworm triad
Similar colors
- Honey Do#EDEDC7 · ΔE 1.2
- Moon Glow#F5F3CE · ΔE 1.5
- Giggle#EFF0D3 · ΔE 1.6
- Frost#E1E4C5 · ΔE 2.6
- Moon Sugar#F5F5DA · ΔE 2.7
- Silk Star#F5EEC6 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silkworm is closest to Cloud Break.
Silkworm FAQs
What color is Silkworm?
Silkworm is a light yellow with the hex code #EEEECC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 50% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silkworm?
The hex code for Silkworm is #EEEECC. In RGB it's rgb(238, 238, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 7%).
What colors go well with Silkworm?
Silkworm pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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