Thistle color codes
| CSS name | thistle |
|---|---|
| HEX | #D8BFD8 |
| RGB | rgb(216, 191, 216) |
| HSL | hsl(300, 24%, 80%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%) |
| Decimal | 14204888 |
Shades of Thistle (darker)
#C2ACC2 · #AD99AD · #978697 · #827382 · #6C606C · #564C56 · #413941 · #2B262B · #161316
Tints of Thistle (lighter)
#DCC5DC · #E0CCE0 · #E4D2E4 · #E8D9E8 · #ECDFEC · #EFE5EF · #F3ECF3 · #F7F2F7 · #FBF9FB
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #C0D8C0 |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #D8D8C0, #C0D8D8 |
| Analogous | #CCC0D8, #D8C0CC |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Thistle | 1.70:1 · Fail |
|---|---|
| Black text on Thistle | 12.36:1 · AAA |
Use Thistle in code
.element {
color: thistle; /* or #d8bfd8 */
background-color: rgb(216 191 216 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Thistle?
Thistle is #D8BFD8 in HEX, rgb(216, 191, 216) in RGB and hsl(300, 24%, 80%) in HSL.
Can I use "thistle" directly in CSS?
Yes. "thistle" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: thistle; works in every browser.
Is Thistle readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Thistle on white is 1.70:1 (WCAG Fail). On black it is 12.36:1 (AAA).
What is the complementary color of Thistle?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #C0D8C0.
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