#BBADA1 Hex Color
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Silk is a muted, dusty orange with significant grey undertones. Because it sits between a warm neutral and a faded earth tone, the hex code #bbada1 works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a clean, modern aesthetic. Since black text provides a strong 9.6:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly legible for body copy.
Questions about Silk
What is the hex code for Silk?
Silk is #bbada1. In RGB that is rgb(187, 173, 161), in HSL hsl(28, 16%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 27%.
What colors pair well with Silk #bbada1?
Is Silk readable on white or black?
Silk has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.