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Silkworm

#EEEECC

RGB 238, 238, 204 · HSL 60°, 50%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 14, 7

Silkworm is #EEEECC in HEX — rgb(238, 238, 204), hsl(60°, 50%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 7%).

Silkworm pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 50%, 87%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EEEECC

RGB238, 238, 204

HSL60°, 50%, 87%

HSV60°, 14%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 14, 7

Decimal15658700

CSS RGBrgb(238, 238, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 50%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Olive Creed Half S18F1H

ΔE 0.7 · #EFF0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Elfin Magic 775

ΔE 1 · #EEEECA

Valspar

Sheer Green 6007-7A

ΔE 1.2 · #EDF0CE

PPG

Passionate Pause 1220-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EDEFCB

Vista Paint

Soft Shamrock K-390

ΔE 1.5 · #EFF1CD

Behr

Proper Temperature M310-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EEEDC8

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 2 · #F1ECC9

Benjamin Moore

Handmade CSP-875

ΔE 2.1 · #EEEACA

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Blossom DE5518

ΔE 2.4 · #F4F2D3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.1 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 3.7 · #F3EAC6

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 4.5 · #E5E1BF

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 4.9 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 5 · #FFF5D1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.3 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EEEECC

#CDCDEE

Analogous

#EEDECD

#EEEECC

#DEEECD

Triadic

#EEEECC

#CDEEEE

#EECDEE

Split-Complementary

#EEEECC

#CDDEEE

#DECDEE

Tetradic

#EEEECC

#CDEEDE

#CDCDEE

#EECDDE

Monochromatic

#C8C85B

#DBDB94

#EEEECC

#F9F9EC

Rectangle

#EEEECC

#CDEECD

#CDCDEE

#EECDEE

Compound

#EEEECC

#DEEECD

#CDCDEE

#DECDEE

Variations

Lighter

#F2F2D7

#F4F4E3

#F7F7EF

Darker

#DADA89

#BDBD37

#70701E

Saturation

#E3E3D9

#EEEECD

#F7F7C5

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEEECC

#F3EBCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEEECC

#EEEED1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEEECC

#F0E9EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Silkworm brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F2DFB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EEEECC

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DFE4D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A0A0D9

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EEEECC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEEECC;

CSS Variable

--color-silkworm: #EEEECC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silkworm': '#EEEECC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEEECC] text-[#EEEECC]

SCSS

$silkworm: #EEEECC;

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#F4EDCC · ΔE 2.7

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#F3EED0 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEEECC?

#EEEECC is Silkworm, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEEECC warm or cool?

Silkworm reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silkworm?

Silkworm works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Silkworm?

Silkworm pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Silkworm?

You can download Silkworm on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Silkworm?

The hex code is #EEEECC. In RGB it's 238, 238, 204, and in HSL it's 60°, 50%, 87%.

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