#D8BFD8 Hex Code
Color Name: Thistle
What is hex #D8BFD8 Color?
The color name of hex code #D8BFD8 is Thistle. The RGB values are (216, 191, 216) which means it is composed of
35% red, 31% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:12 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D8BFD8 has a hue of 300°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #D8BFD8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Thistle |
| RGB Values | (216, 191, 216) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 12%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (300°, 12%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #274027 [Black Leather Jacket] |
| Closest Pantone® | 524 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #BFD8BF [Jet Stream] |
| #D8BFD8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D0D0D0 |
| Desaturated | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #D8BFD8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #D8BFD8 is #BFD8BF which is called Jet Stream. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D8BFD8 color is offered by #BFD8BF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #D8BFD8 are #D8BFCC and #CCBFD8, called Thistle and Lavender Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D8BFD8 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #D8BFD8 are #CCD8BF (Pastel Gray) and #BFD8CC (Jet Stream). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#D8BFD8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D8D8BF (Pastel Gray) and #BFD8D8 (Columbia Blue) along with #D8BFD8, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #D8BFD8 has #D8D8BF (Pastel Gray), #BFD8BF (Jet Stream) and #BFBFD8 (Lavender Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #D8BFD8 contains #D8CCBF (Pastel Gray), #BFD8BF (Jet Stream) and #BFCCD8 (Light Periwinkle). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #D8BFD8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #D8BFD8 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of D8BFD8 Color
Tints
E0CCE0- E4D2E4
- E8D9E8
- ECDFEC
- EFE5EF
- F3ECF3
- F7F2F7
- FBF9FB
Tones
- C6B2C6
- BEACBE
- B5A6B5
- ACA0AC
- A399A3
- 9A939A
- 928D92
- 898689
Shades
- AD99AD
- 978697
- 827382
- 6C606C
- 564C56
- 413941
- 2B262B
- 161316
#D8BFD8 Color Patterns
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#D8BFD8 Gingham Checks
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#D8BFD8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#D8BFD8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#D8BFD8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#D8BFD8 Leaves Pattern
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#D8BFD8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#D8BFD8 Trellis Pattern
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#D8BFD8 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
