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Thistle

Hex Code #DCC7EF

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DCC7EF, 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 86% red, 78% green, and 94% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 220, Green: 199, and Blue: 239. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DCC7EF. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 272°, a saturation of 56%, and a lightness index of 86%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 94%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DCC7EF 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)220, 199, 239
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)272°, 56%, 86%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)272°, 17%, 94%
CSS Valuergb(220, 199, 239)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.56:1
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 Background13.46:1
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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