#C9C9E3
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
0.597
Hue H
240°
Saturation S
32%
Lightness L
84%
Value V
89%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 1.62:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 12.95:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#c9c9e3
Protanopia
#c9c9dd
Deuteranopia
#c9c9db
Tritanopia
#c9d8d7
Achromatopsia
#cccccc
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.