Thistle Down Color – #9499bb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Thistle Down color hex code is #9499bb, and it is composed of 58% red, 60% green and 73% blue.
Thistle Down is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Thistle Down color (#9499bb) against dark backgrounds.

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Thistle Down Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Thistle Down, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9499bb |
| RGB | rgb(148,153,187) |
| HSL | hsl(232,22.3%,65.7%) |
| CMYK | 21, 18, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 232, 21, 73 |
| RGB % | 58, 60, 73 |
| XYZ | 32.6, 32.7, 51.6 |
| LAB | 63.9, 5.5, -18.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.53 (passes WCAG AA) |
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