The color Thistle, with hexadecimal code #e2bbc5, 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. Reddish-pink can represent romance, affection, and playfulness. It is also seen as a youthful and energetic color in many cultures. With a lower saturation of 40.21%, it has a more subdued and muted tone, and its lightness of 80.98% 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 (226, 187, 197), providing a combination of red: 226, green: 187, and blue: 197. In HSL format, it has a hue of 345.00°, saturation of 40.00%, and lightness of 81.00%.
The HSV representation includes a hue of 345.00°, saturation of 17.00%, and value of 89.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 17.00%, yellow: 13.00%, and black: 11.00%.
The calculated luminance of #e2bbc5 is 0.557, 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 12.15:1 against black and 1.73:1 against white. It works well on dark backgrounds but may be less readable on lighter ones.
In terms of color temperature, #e2bbc5 is considered a warm 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 #e2bbc5 is black.
Considering its saturation and lightness, #e2bbc5 exhibits pastel qualities, giving it a gentle, soft appearance often associated with calmness and approachability.