Artichoke
Also known as: Acanthus Leaf, Leafy Rise, Lucky Day, Cavern Moss
With its warm undertone, Artichoke (#8F9779) comes across as calm and balanced. Designers reach for it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Artichoke
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.06:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.87:1
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Best text color on a Artichoke background: #000000
Palettes featuring Artichoke
Artichoke with its complement
Soft neighbors of Artichoke
Artichoke triad
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.
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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