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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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