Artichoke
Also known as: Acanthus Leaf , Leafy Rise , Lucky Day , Cavern Moss
Artichoke brings a calm and balanced feel to a palette. This medium green suits wellness brands and eco packaging. Reach for a purple companion shade to give Artichoke maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.87:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Artichoke color codes
- HEX
- #8F9779
- RGB
- rgb(143, 151, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(143, 151, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(76, 13%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(76, 20%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 20%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(61.2 -7.1 14.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.2% 0.044 119.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 13.2
- RAL 7034: Yellow grey #939176 · ΔE 4.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Artichoke works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Artichoke
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Artichoke by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.06:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.87:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Artichoke background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Artichoke
Artichoke with its complement
Soft neighbors of Artichoke
Artichoke triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fennelly #9A9E80 · ΔE 3.0
- Herbalist #969E86 · ΔE 3.2
- Backyard #879877 · ΔE 3.3
- Aloe Tip #8A9480 · ΔE 3.6
- Edamame #9CA389 · ΔE 4.2
- Bullfrog #8A966A · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Artichoke is closest to Machinery .
FAQ
Artichoke FAQs
What color is Artichoke?
Artichoke is a medium green with the hex code #8F9779. In HSL terms it has a hue of 76°, 13% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Artichoke?
The hex code for Artichoke is #8F9779. In RGB it's rgb(143, 151, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 20%, 41%).
What colors go well with Artichoke?
Artichoke pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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