#DBCCE9
A very light, moderate purple closely aligning with Thistle.
About #DBCCE9
The precise color #DBCCE9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Thistle. In the RGB color space, it consists of 219 red, 204 green, and 233 blue.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 6% C, 12% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DBCCE9
RGB219, 204, 233
HSL271.0°, 39.7%, 85.7%
CMYK6%, 12%, 0%, 9%
HSV271.0°, 12.4%, 91.4%
LAB84.0, 10.5, -12.4
XYZ65.5, 64.1, 86.0
Decimal14404841
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.83:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DBCCE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #DBCCE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DBCCE9;
}