PINKS

Thistle

#AA8E9A

RGB 170, 142, 154 · HSL 334°, 14%, 61% · CMYK 0, 16, 9, 33

Thistle is #AA8E9A in HEX — rgb(170, 142, 154), hsl(334°, 14%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 9%, 33%).

Thistle pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 14%, 61%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AA8E9A

RGB170, 142, 154

HSL334°, 14%, 61%

HSV334°, 16%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 9, 33

Decimal11177626

CSS RGBrgb(170, 142, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 14%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Thistle SW6283

Exact match

PPG

Luscious Lilac 18-07

ΔE 2.4 · #AF8F9E

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 2.5 · #B0909F

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 2.7 · #A68E96

Behr

Blackberry Mocha 120F-4

ΔE 3.7 · #9E8692

Dulux

Persian Pastel S01C3

ΔE 3.8 · #A9939A

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 4.8 · #A48B9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 5 · #B39BA9

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 5.2 · #BA99A2

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 6 · #A38A8C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.9 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 9.1 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 12.1 · #8B859D

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.6 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.8 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA8E9A

#8EA99D

Analogous

#A98EA8

#AA8E9A

#A98F8E

Triadic

#AA8E9A

#9AA98E

#8E9AA9

Split-Complementary

#AA8E9A

#8EA98F

#8EA8A9

Tetradic

#AA8E9A

#A8A98E

#8EA99D

#8F8EA9

Monochromatic

#5A444E

#866573

#AA8E9A

#CAB9C1

#EBE5E8

Rectangle

#AA8E9A

#A99D8E

#8EA99D

#8E9AA9

Compound

#AA8E9A

#A98F8E

#8EA99D

#8EA8A9

Variations

Lighter

#BBA4AE

#CABCC2

#E0D9DC

Darker

#8F6A7A

#634854

#3A2A31

Saturation

#A0979B

#A98E9A

#D46394

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA8E9A

#99999A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8E9A

#939399

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8E9A

#A89191

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Thistle strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#BF978F

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AA8E9A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AC9CB3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#66A388

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AA8E9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8E9A;

CSS Variable

--color-thistle: #AA8E9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thistle': '#AA8E9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8E9A] text-[#AA8E9A]

SCSS

$thistle: #AA8E9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8E9A?

#AA8E9A is Thistle, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8E9A warm or cool?

Thistle reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Thistle?

Thistle works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Thistle?

Thistle pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Thistle?

You can download Thistle on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Thistle?

The hex code is #AA8E9A. In RGB it's 170, 142, 154, and in HSL it's 334°, 14%, 61%.

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