Blue Thistle Color – #adc0d6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Thistle color hex code is #adc0d6, and it is composed of 68% red, 75% green and 84% blue.
Blue Thistle is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Thistle color (#adc0d6) against dark backgrounds.

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Blue Thistle Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Thistle, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #adc0d6 |
| RGB | rgb(173,192,214) |
| HSL | hsl(212,33.3%,75.9%) |
| CMYK | 19, 10, 0, 16 |
| HSV | 212, 19, 84 |
| RGB % | 68, 75, 84 |
| XYZ | 48.2, 51.4, 71 |
| LAB | 76.9, -1.8, -13.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.29 (passes WCAG AA) |
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