Silkworm
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Pale yellowed green cream for airy, warm balance
About Silkworm
Silkworm reads like a pale silk thread stretched over paper. It's light and creamy, but it keeps a steadier green tint than the near-neutrals around it, so it doesn't feel as chalky as Giggle and it isn't quite as pantry-sun warm as Honey Do.
Compared to Clotted Cream, Silkworm has more visible color presence, just not enough yellow to drift into butter territory. That makes it warmer than pure white without turning your UI into a condiment aisle. I like it behind cards, table backplates, and form panels for dashboards and finance apps where you want the layout to feel soft and organized, plus it works well for editorial sidebars and product screenshots that need a gentle, consistent base.
Pair it with deep olive or muted slate to keep the green from fading. If you stack it next to true off-whites, watch for a slight green-on-green contrast that can make borders look sharper than you meant.
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On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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