Silk Color – #bbada1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Silk color hex code is #bbada1, and it is composed of 73% red, 68% green and 63% blue.
Silk is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Silk color (#bbada1) against dark backgrounds.

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Silk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Silk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bbada1 |
| RGB | rgb(187,173,161) |
| HSL | hsl(28,16%,68.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 14, 27 |
| HSV | 28, 14, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 68, 63 |
| XYZ | 41.9, 43, 39.8 |
| LAB | 71.6, 3.1, 8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.61 (passes WCAG AA) |
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#ffddca

Unbleached Silk
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Translucent Silk
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Tibetan Silk
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Sultan’s Silk
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Spinning Silk
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Smooth As Corn Silk
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Smooth Silk
#e1c2be

Slubbed Silk









