Thistle colour (#D8BFD8)
Thistle is light a pink/magenta with hex code #D8BFD8, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 216, 191, 216; in HSL 300°, 24%, 80%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Thistle colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Thistle in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #D8BFD8 |
| RGB | rgb(216, 191, 216) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.847, 0.749, 0.847 |
| HSL | hsl(300, 24%, 80%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 12%, 0%, 15% |
| CSS | color: thistle; |
Shades and tints of Thistle
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ecdfec | #d8c0d8 | #c5a0c5 | #b181b1 | #9e619e | #7e4e7e | #5f3a5f | #3f273f | #201320 |
Colours that go with Thistle
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #c0d8c0 | |
| Triadic | #d8d8c0 | #c0d8d8 |
| Analogous | #d8c0cc | #ccc0d8 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| lightgray | #d3d3d3 | very close |
| gainsboro | #dcdcdc | very close |
| plum | #dda0dd | close |
| silver | #c0c0c0 | close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Thistle against white is 1.7:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 12.36:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Thistle background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Thistle?
#D8BFD8.
What is Thistle in RGB?
rgb(216, 191, 216).
What colour is complementary to Thistle?
#c0d8c0, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.