#9EA0B8
- Brightness
- 162.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 235°, 15%, 67%
- HSV V %
- 72%
- Lab
- 66.4, 4.2, -12.6
- CMYK (%)
- 14%, 13%, 0%, 28%
- PNG size
- 6.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (8.17:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #9EA0B8
Common Name: Wild Thistle
RGB: (158, 160, 184)
HSL: (220, 19%, 66%)
Contrast vs White: 10.6 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 13.2 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb:
Wild Thistle has an elegant yet understated character, offering a soft and subtle lavender hue that resonates with serenity and sophistication. It sits comfortably in the cooler range of purple tones, evoking thoughts of vintage, artistic atmospheres and tranquil spaces. A perfect choice for designs seeking to balance grace with modernity.
Notable Matches:
- Behr Wild Thistle: #9EA0B8
- Munsell 10pb 6.5/4.0: #9CA0B9 (ΔE=0.89)
- Pantone Fashion Home Interiors Languid Lavender: #A2A1BA (ΔE=1.37)
- Benjamin Moore Dreamy: #9BA2BA (ΔE=1.80)
- Jotun Blue View: #929AAE (ΔE=4.21)
Why Designers Use It:
Wild Thistle is a favorite in contemporary interior design, often chosen for its calming properties and its versatility in both modern and traditional settings. It is frequently seen in color schemes that emphasize subtlety, such as in soft, minimalist spaces or as an accent in artistic environments. The color is popular in branding for luxury products, wellness spaces, and high-end digital interfaces, where its muted nature conveys professionalism and sophistication.
Notably, it appears in various industries such as fashion, interior design, and corporate branding, where it is often used to evoke creativity, luxury, and relaxation. Its calming tone is ideal for environments aiming for a serene and polished aesthetic, making it a go-to for designers focused on balance and subtle elegance. The color’s use has grown with the rise of softer, muted palettes in home decor and branding in recent years, especially in Scandinavian and Japanese design influences.