The color Thistle, with hexadecimal code #d5b5ce, is part of the pink color family, connected to themes of affection, sweetness, and tenderness. In some cultures, pink also represents youthfulness and can evoke feelings of calm compassion. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, Relaxation and Friendliness. Pink is often connected to love, compassion, and femininity in Western cultures, while in Japan, it can symbolize spring and cherry blossoms. Magenta can also symbolize universal harmony and emotional balance. With a lower saturation of 27.59%, it has a more subdued and muted tone, and its lightness of 77.25% gives it a brighter appearance. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Softness, Delicacy, Calmness, or Relaxation. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.
The RGB values for Thistle are (213, 181, 206), providing a combination of red: 213, green: 181, and blue: 206. In HSL format, it has a hue of 313.00°, saturation of 28.00%, and lightness of 77.00%.
The HSV representation includes a hue of 313.00°, saturation of 15.00%, and value of 84.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 15.00%, yellow: 3.00%, and black: 16.00%.
The calculated luminance of #d5b5ce is 0.517, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.
This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #CCCCCC. Its contrast ratio is 11.33:1 against black and 1.85:1 against white. It works well on dark backgrounds but may be less readable on lighter ones.
In terms of color temperature, #d5b5ce is considered a cool hue. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using black text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #d5b5ce is black.
Considering its saturation and lightness, #d5b5ce exhibits pastel qualities, giving it a gentle, soft appearance often associated with calmness and approachability.