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Thistle

#DED7EA

A light, muted thistle — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

White feels spacious, clean, and uncluttered — but never quite empty. It's the color of clarity, simplicity, and new beginnings.

Meaning

Purity, peace, and minimalism in Western design; mourning and reverence in parts of East Asia.

Applications

The default canvas for most apps, editorial layouts, and packaging. Use a slightly off-white instead of pure #FFFFFF to reduce eye strain.

Conversion

HEX
DED7EA
RGB
222, 215, 234
HSL
262, 31%, 88%
HSB
262, 8%, 92%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 8
LAB
87, 5, -8
LCH
87, 10, 301
OKLCH
0.89, 0.03, 303
XYZ
69, 70, 88
LUV
87, 3, -14
HWB
262, 84%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C

Harmonies

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