Wild Thistle Color – #9e9fb6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wild Thistle color hex code is #9e9fb6, and it is composed of 62% red, 62% green and 71% blue.
Wild Thistle is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wild Thistle color (#9e9fb6) against dark backgrounds.

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Wild Thistle Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wild Thistle, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9e9fb6 |
| RGB | rgb(158,159,182) |
| HSL | hsl(238,14.1%,66.7%) |
| CMYK | 13, 13, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 238, 13, 71 |
| RGB % | 62, 62, 71 |
| XYZ | 34.9, 35.4, 49.3 |
| LAB | 66.1, 4.3, -12.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.09 (passes WCAG AA) |
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