Thistle color: hex code #D8BFD8
Thistle has the hex code #D8BFD8. It is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 74.9% green and 84.7% blue (216, 191, 216).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 24% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword thistle.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.36:1).
Thistle (#D8BFD8) color codes
| HEX | #D8BFD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 191, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 74.9%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 24%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 12%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.08, 13.22, -9.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.08, 16.12, 325.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.343, 56.819, 72.793) | |
| Decimal | 14204888 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Thistle, 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 #D8BFD8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8BFD8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | 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 #D8BFD8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bec5d9Protanopia
no red cones#c3c8d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dac1c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8bfd8; }
.text { color: #d8bfd8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8bfd8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 191 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8bfd8, #d8bfcc); }Similar colors
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See #D8BFD8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D8BFD8?
- #D8BFD8 is a light, grayish magenta known as Thistle. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Thistle?
- The RGB value is 216, 191, 216: 216 red, 191 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Thistle?
- The complementary color is #BFD8BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8BFD8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.36:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.