Silkworm
Also known as: Iced Green Apple , Menoth White Highlight , Bling Bling , Green Essence
Silkworm sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively yellow that feels cheerful and optimistic. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
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 yellow 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: 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. It turns 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, 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 Silkworm
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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 Silkworm 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 1.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silkworm background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silkworm
Silkworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silkworm
Silkworm triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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