GREEN

Artichoke

#8F9779
Conversions
HEX#8F9779
RGBrgb(143, 151, 121)
HSLhsl(76, 13%, 53%)
HSVhsv(76, 20%, 59%)
CMYKcmyk(5%, 0%, 20%, 41%)
Copy CSS
color: #8f9779; /* rgb */ color: rgb(143, 151, 121); /* hsl */ color: hsl(76, 13%, 53%);
Contrast
On white3.06 : 1
On ink black6.26 : 1
Shades
Tints
Pairings

About Artichoke

Artichoke is the hex color #8F9779, which translates to rgb(143, 151, 121) in RGB and hsl(76, 13%, 53%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 76 degrees, with a saturation of 13 percent and a lightness of 53 percent. In the green family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using Artichoke in a design

Text placed directly on Artichoke is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around Artichoke

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Artichoke for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for Artichoke

  • HEX: #8F9779
  • RGB: rgb(143, 151, 121)
  • HSL: hsl(76, 13%, 53%)
  • HSV: hsv(76, 20%, 59%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(5%, 0%, 20%, 41%)

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