PURPLES

Thistle

#D8BFD8

RGB 216, 191, 216 · HSL 300°, 24%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 0, 15

Thistle is #D8BFD8 in HEX — rgb(216, 191, 216), hsl(300°, 24%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%).

Thistle pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 24%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#D8BFD8

RGB216, 191, 216

HSL300°, 24%, 80%

HSV300°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 0, 15

Decimal14204888

CSS RGBrgb(216, 191, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 24%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Pink S49F2

ΔE 0.7 · #D8BED8

Valspar

Lilac Ice 1003-4A

ΔE 0.9 · #DABFD9

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 2 · #DEC2DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Veil 1197

ΔE 2.2 · #D9BBD3

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 3 · #D3C1DD

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 3.3 · #CEBDD5

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 3.5 · #CCB8D1

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 3.8 · #D8B7CF

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 4.5 · #DAC7DA

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 4.8 · #C8BAD4

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.2 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10.4 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 12.7 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.2 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#D8BFD8

#C0D8C0

Analogous

#CCC0D8

#D8BFD8

#D8C0CC

Triadic

#D8BFD8

#D8D8C0

#C0D8D8

Split-Complementary

#D8BFD8

#CCD8C0

#C0D8CC

Tetradic

#D8BFD8

#D8CCC0

#C0D8C0

#C0CCD8

Monochromatic

#9E619E

#BB90BB

#D8BFD8

#F5EFF5

Rectangle

#D8BFD8

#D8C0C0

#C0D8C0

#C0D8D8

Compound

#D8BFD8

#D8C0CC

#C0D8C0

#C0D8CC

Variations

Lighter

#E0CCE0

#E7DAE7

#F0EAF0

Darker

#BA8CBA

#8E538E

#532F53

Saturation

#D0C8D0

#D8C0D8

#ECACEC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8BFD8

#C6CAD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8BFD8

#C4C4D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8BFD8

#D5C4C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Thistle carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#E1BCBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8BFD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC1E1

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#99C299

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D8BFD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8BFD8;

CSS Variable

--color-thistle: #D8BFD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thistle': '#D8BFD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8BFD8] text-[#D8BFD8]

SCSS

$thistle: #D8BFD8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8BFD8?

#D8BFD8 is Thistle, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D8BFD8 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 dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Thistle?

Thistle pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. 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 #D8BFD8. In RGB it's 216, 191, 216, and in HSL it's 300°, 24%, 80%.

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