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Thistle
What color is Thistle?
Thistle is a web color that was first used as a color name in English in 1892.
It is similar to lavender, mauve and lilac, but with a slightly cooler tone.
Its HEX code is #D8BFD8, and its RGB values are 216, 191, 216.
Thistle is a soothing and elegant color that can create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
It can be paired with complementary colors like green or teal, or with analogous colors like purple or pink.
Thistle is a color that can represent creativity, spirituality and royalty.
It is also associated with the Scottish culture and history, as well as the thistle plant that has prickly leaves and beautiful flowers.
Example of the palette with the Thistle color
![Palette with colors: Thistle, Air Force Blue and Peach-orange Picture with primary colors of Thistle, Air Force Blue, Peach-orange, Carolina blue and Celestial blue](/images/thistle/painting-of-a-city-skyline.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Thistle color
![Palette with colors: Dark jungle green, Violet-eggplant and Thistle Picture with primary colors of Dark jungle green, Violet-eggplant, Thistle, Cadet grey and Deep fuchsia](/images/thistle/group-of-purple-trees.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Thistle color
![Palette with colors: Thistle, Oxford Blue and Pang Picture with primary colors of Thistle, Oxford Blue, Pang, Rose vale and Rosy Brown](/images/thistle/painting-of-a-mountain-range.webp)
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What are the examples of Thistle color in life?
The color thistle is included in the web colors list and has a HEX code of #D8BFD8.
Some examples of thistle color in life are:
Petals of some varieties of orchids, such as Phalaenopsis or moth orchids.
The fur of certain animals, such as Himalayan rabbits or Persian cats.
The robes of some religious figures, such as bishops or cardinals.
TWalls or furniture in some interior designs, such as shabby chic or cottage style.
The ribbons or badges of some honors, such as the Order of the Thistle or the Thistle Award.
Example of the palette with the Thistle color
![Palette with colors: Thistle, Old lavender and Onyx Picture with primary colors of Thistle, Old lavender, Onyx, Yellow Orange and Sky magenta](/images/thistle/digital-painting-of-a-colorful-landscape.webp)
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What looks best in Thistle?
Example of the palette with the Thistle color
![Palette with colors: Zinnwaldite, Thistle and Dark slate blue Picture with primary colors of Zinnwaldite, Thistle, Dark slate blue, Rose quartz and Rose taupe](/images/thistle/painting-of-a-boy-of-thistle-color.webp)
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