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Thistle

Hex Code #D1BBFA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D1BBFA, 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 82% red, 73% green, and 98% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 209, Green: 187, and Blue: 250. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D1BBFA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 261°, a saturation of 86%, and a lightness index of 86%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D1BBFA 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)209, 187, 250
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)261°, 86%, 86%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)261°, 25%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(209, 187, 250)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.72:1
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 Background12.2:1
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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