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Thistle

Hex Code #DABBC8

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DABBC8, 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 85% red, 73% green, and 78% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 218, Green: 187, and Blue: 200. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DABBC8. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 335°, a saturation of 30%, and a lightness index of 79%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 85%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DABBC8 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)218, 187, 200
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)335°, 30%, 79%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)335°, 14%, 85%
CSS Valuergb(218, 187, 200)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.76:1
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 Background11.92:1
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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