Thistle Color – #d8bfd8: Codes and Complete Breakdown

Thistle takes its name and its pale purple from the prickly flower that’s been Scotland’s national emblem since the 13th century, when legend says a barefoot Norse raider stepped on one and gave away his ambush. It’s a soft, greyed lilac. As a CSS named color, the thistle color hex code #d8bfd8 makes a gentle background for anything that wants a delicate touch.

Thistle Color Shades

Complementary colors

1. #D8BFD8

2. #A0C5A0

Triadic colors

1. #D8BFD8

2. #C5C5A0

3. #A0C5C5

Tints or lighter colors

1. #EBDFEB

2. #FFFEFF

Darker colors

1. #C59FC5

2. #B180B1

3. #9E609E

4. #7E4D7E

5. #5E3A5E

Analogous colors

1. #BFBFD8

2. #CBBFD8

3. #D8BFD8

4. #D8BFCB

5. #D8BFBF

Monochromatic colors

1. #C982C9

2. #D5A9D5

3. #E4CDE4

4. #F5EFF5

Thistle Color Codes and Information

Complete breakdown of the color Thistle: