#DBC5F0

A very light, moderate purple closely aligning with Thistle.

About #DBC5F0

At its core, #DBC5F0 is a very light and moderate hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Thistle. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 219, 197, and 240.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 9% C, 18% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DBC5F0
RGB219, 197, 240
HSL270.7°, 58.9%, 85.7%
CMYK9%, 18%, 0%, 6%
HSV270.7°, 17.9%, 94.1%
LAB82.5, 15.6, -18.4
XYZ64.9, 61.3, 90.8
Decimal14403056

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.58:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.26:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.51:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.27:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DBC5F0; }
.text-color { color: #DBC5F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DBC5F0; }

Similar Colors

Thistle
#D8BFD8