Color · Neutral color
Thistledown
Very pale and silky violet, color of thistle flower down.
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Meaning & usage
Thistledown is the color of tall grasses in autumn and Nordic meadows. Its pale violet evokes the lightness of seeds flying in the wind, carrying a plant freedom and wild softness.
Synonyms & nuances
duvet de chardonchardonthistledownthistle purple
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Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :31 (Approximate)
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