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Thistle

Hex Code #CEBADE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #CEBADE, historically referred to as Thistle, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 81% red, 73% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 206, Green: 186, and Blue: 222. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #CEBADE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 273°, a saturation of 35%, and a lightness index of 80%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 87%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #CEBADE into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)206, 186, 222
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)273°, 35%, 80%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)273°, 16%, 87%
CSS Valuergb(206, 186, 222)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.79:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background11.7:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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