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Thistle

Hex Code #D4B5CE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D4B5CE, 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 83% red, 71% green, and 81% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 212, Green: 181, and Blue: 206. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D4B5CE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 312°, a saturation of 26%, and a lightness index of 77%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 83%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D4B5CE 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)212, 181, 206
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)312°, 26%, 77%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)312°, 15%, 83%
CSS Valuergb(212, 181, 206)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.86:1
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 Background11.3:1
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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