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Approximate name: Thistle
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Thistle
Relative luminance
0.549
Hue H
267°
Saturation S
19%
Lightness L
79%
Value V
83%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 1.75:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 11.97:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
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Protanopia
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Deuteranopia
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Tritanopia
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Achromatopsia
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Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.