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#D8BFD8Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Thistle Color Code
Thistle·#D8BFD8
Purple FamilyCoolLight toneLow saturationoklch(83.3% 0.044 326)
RGB
rgb(216, 191, 216)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(300 24% 80%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 12, 0, 15Print handoffLAB
80, 13, -9Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(83.3% 0.044 326)Modern perceptualThistle is a light, muted CSS named color at #D8BFD8. If you searched for thistle hex code, D8BFD8, or thistle RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast10.10:1
Best UsePremium accents, creative tools, cultural moods, and experimental UI moments
Tonal Scale
100#F8F3F8
300#EDE2ED
500#DFCBDF
600#D8BFD8
800#9C8A9C
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.70:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
10.10:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.61:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 10.10:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(83.3% 0.044 326)
Relative Luminance0.5682
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Purple FamilyCoolLight toneLow saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Deep Purple 100Material Purple 100Tailwind Pink 200
Color Notes
- Thistle is kept as an exact CSS named color for #D8BFD8.
- Queries for thistle color code, D8BFD8, or thistle RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.70:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
10.10:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.61:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
10.10:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 10.10:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for premium cues, creative workflows, badges, highlights, and experimental UI.
- Deep purples usually support white text better than low-contrast dark text.
- Pair with white, lavender tints, indigo neighbors, and cool neutrals.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Thistle is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Expressive violets for premium and cultural moods.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-thistle: #D8BFD8;
--color-thistle-rgb: 216 191 216;
}class="bg-[#D8BFD8] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#9C8A9C] ring-1 ring-[#D8BFD8]"{
"thistle": "#D8BFD8",
"thistleRgb": [216, 191, 216],
"thistleHsl": [300, 24, 80]
}