Thistle
Thistle is a very light, muted color from the purple family. Hex code #D8BFD8.
Color codes
- CSS name
thistle - HEX
#D8BFD8 - RGB
rgb(216 191 216) - HSL
hsl(300 24% 80%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(300, 12%, 85%) - OKLCH
oklch(83.3% 0.044 326) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%)
White text
1.69:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
12.36:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Thistle in CSS and design
Thistle is a very light, muted color from the purple family. Thistle is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: thistle;
color: #D8BFD8;
color: rgb(216 191 216);
color: hsl(300 24% 80%);For text on thistle, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for thistle?
#D8BFD8. In CSS you can also use the keyword thistle, which works in every browser.
What is thistle in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(216 191 216), in HSL hsl(300 24% 80%). For print, cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on thistle?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 12.36:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.69:1.
Which colors go with thistle?
Its complementary color is #B7D1B8, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #CAC3E2 and #E1BDC9. The palette generator builds more combinations.