thistle

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D8BFD8?

RGB(216, 191, 216), HSL(300.0, 24.3%, 79.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 11.6%, 0.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #D8BFD8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.7:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#D8BFD8

CSS color

Thistle (#D8BFD8) is a light, soft grey-purple CSS named colour, referencing the delicate pale lilac colour of the Scottish thistle flower — Scotland's national emblem. The muted, dusty quality distinguishes it from vivid lavenders and gives it a gentle, vintage character. In design, thistle is used for soft, romantic palettes referencing floral, nature-inspired themes, and the particular purple-grey of heather moorland — a colour with deep roots in Celtic and Northern European culture.

Color Values

HEX

#D8BFD8

RGB

216, 191, 216

HSL

300.0, 24.3%, 79.8%

HSV

300.0, 11.6%, 84.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.6%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.8333 0.0439 326.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: thistle

Color Psychology

Light magentas and fuchsia tints radiate playful energy, self-expression, and modern individuality. They feel bold yet approachable, associated with creativity and nonconformity. These hues challenge convention and signal a willingness to stand out.

Design Usage

Light magentas are effective for fashion, entertainment, and youth-oriented brands. They add vibrant personality as accent colors in otherwise neutral palettes. Use for notification badges, featured tags, and interactive hover states.