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Thistle

#DDBBD6

Thistle is a warm light color with the hex code #DDBBD6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 221, 187, 214 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 3%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Thistle color values

HEX
#DDBBD6
RGB
221, 187, 214
HSL
312°, 33%, 80%
CMYK
0, 15, 3, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Thistle sits at 312° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Thistle is rendered as rgb(221, 187, 214), where the red channel dominates at 221, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Thistle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 15M 3Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (15%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Thistle

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DDBBD6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 187, 214;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DDBBD6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 3%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(221, 187, 214)
rgba(221, 187, 214, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

2 brand s with colors near 312° on the color wheel

Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DDBBD6?
#DDBBD6 is Thistle, a warm light color with RGB values of 221, 187, 214. It has a hue of 312°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DDBBD6?
The RGB color code for #DDBBD6 is rgb(221, 187, 214). This means it contains 221 red, 187 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Thistle a warm or cool color?
Thistle (#DDBBD6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DDBBD6 in CSS?
You can use #DDBBD6 in CSS with: background-color: #DDBBD6; or color: #DDBBD6; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 187, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 3%, 13%.

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