Silk Star color: hex code #F5EEC6
Silk Star has the hex code #F5EEC6. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 93.3% green and 77.6% blue (245, 238, 198).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 70% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 19% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.93:1).
Silk Star (#F5EEC6) color codes
| HEX | #F5EEC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 238, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 93.3%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 70%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 19%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.73, -4, 20.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.73, 20.64, 101.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.423, 84.64, 65.621) | |
| Decimal | 16117446 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silk Star, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F5EEC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5EEC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F5EEC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6ebc4Protanopia
no red cones#f8eec7Deuteranopia
no green cones#fde8e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5eec6; }
.text { color: #f5eec6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5eec6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 238 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5eec6, #e5f5c6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Lemon Chiffon.
See #F5EEC6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5EEC6?
- #F5EEC6 is a very light, moderate yellow known as Silk Star. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silk Star?
- The RGB value is 245, 238, 198: 245 red, 238 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silk Star?
- The complementary color is #C6CDF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5EEC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.93:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.