BV315 #F5F1F8 RGB 245, 241, 248

Pale Thistle — #F5F1F8

Pale Thistle is a muted, pale violet color with the catalog reference BV315. Its hex value #F5F1F8 makes it useful for work that calls for a pale tone in the violet family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#F5F1F8
RGB
rgb(245, 241, 248)
HSL
hsl(274°, 33%, 96%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 3%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Perfect for twilight skies, lilac and wisteria flowers, deep shadow, mystery and fantasy themes.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Prune (BV322) for a smooth transition. Pair with Yellowish Green (YG227) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Dark Yellow (Y181).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Pale Thistle?
The hex code for Pale Thistle is #F5F1F8. In RGB that is 245, 241, 248.
What colour is Pale Thistle?
It is a pale violet color.
What colours pair well with Pale Thistle?
The direct complement is Yellowish Green (YG227). Analogous neighbour: Prune (BV322).
What is Pale Thistle used for?
Perfect for twilight skies, lilac and wisteria flowers, deep shadow, mystery and fantasy themes.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

A screen preview does not replace a physical swatch; paper, layering, nib condition, lighting, and the display can all change appearance.

Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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