Scotch Thistle Color – #99719e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Scotch Thistle color hex code is #99719e, and it is composed of 60% red, 44% green and 62% blue.
Scotch Thistle is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.03:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Scotch Thistle color (#99719e) against dark backgrounds.

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Scotch Thistle Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Scotch Thistle, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #99719e |
| RGB | rgb(153,113,158) |
| HSL | hsl(293,18.8%,53.1%) |
| CMYK | 3, 28, 0, 38 |
| HSV | 293, 28, 62 |
| RGB % | 60, 44, 62 |
| XYZ | 25.2, 21.1, 35.1 |
| LAB | 53.1, 23.5, -18.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.21 (passes WCAG AA) |
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