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Thistle

Hex Code #E5CBDE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E5CBDE, 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 90% red, 80% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 229, Green: 203, and Blue: 222. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E5CBDE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 316°, a saturation of 33%, and a lightness index of 85%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 90%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #E5CBDE 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)229, 203, 222
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)316°, 33%, 85%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)316°, 11%, 90%
CSS Valuergb(229, 203, 222)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.51:1
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 Background13.93:1
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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