Artichoke

HEX: #8F9779 | Modern Palette

On White
3.06:1
FAIL
On Black
6.87:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#8F9779
RGB
143, 151, 121
HSL
76°, 19% ,59%
CMYK
5.3, 0, 19.87, 40.78

About Artichoke

Artichoke (#8F9779) is a color with RGB(143, 151, 121) and HSL(76°, 19.87%, 59.22%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Muted styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Border. Its complementary color is #817997, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #798F97 and #97798F. The name comes from al-kharshūf (الخرشوف) (Arabic).

  • HEX: #8F9779
  • RGB: 143, 151, 121
  • HSL: 76°, 19.87%, 59.22%
  • Mood: Earthy
  • Style: Muted
  • Use case: Text, Background, Border
  • Complementary color: #817997
  • Triadic colors: #798F97, #97798F
  • The name comes from al-kharshūf (الخرشوف) (Arabic).

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Color Palettes

Artichoke #8F9779 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Artichoke #8F9779 pairs with #817997 as its complementary color, and #798F97 and #97798F in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Artichoke #8F9779 moves from dark #0D0E0B tones through the base color to lighter #F3F4F1 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Earthy
Style
Muted
Use case
Text Background Border

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #959579
Protanopia #969679
Tritanopia #939494
Achromatopsia #939393

Frequently Asked Questions

Artichoke (#8F9779) is a color with RGB(143, 151, 121) and HSL(76°, 19.87%, 59.22%).

#8F9779 pairs strongly with #817997 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#8F9779 is suitable for Text, Background, Border and works well with Muted styles.

#8F9779 is commonly associated with Earthy.

The name Artichoke is linked to al-kharshūf (الخرشوف) from Arabic, meaning artichoke.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word al-kharshūf (الخرشوف)
Meaning artichoke
Language Arabic
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The word 'artichoke' has a fascinating journey through languages. It originated in Arabic as 'al-kharshūf'. From Arabic, it was adopted into Spanish as 'alcarchofa' and into Italian as 'carciofo'. The Italian form 'articiocco' (possibly influenced by 'artiglio' meaning 'claw' due to the bracts) then made its way into French as 'artichaut' and finally into English as 'artichoke' in the 16th century. The plant itself is native to the Mediterranean region and was cultivated by ancient Greeks and Romans.

First Recorded Use

16th century (English)

Cultural Associations

Artichokes are a significant part of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Italy, Spain, and France. They are often seen as a delicacy and are prepared in various ways, including steamed, grilled, fried, or in pasta dishes. In some cultures, the act of eating an artichoke, peeling off the leaves one by one, is considered a social and leisurely activity. They are also recognized for their health benefits.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #8F9779;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #8F9779;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #8F9779;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #8F9779,
        #8D82AC
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #8F9779,
        #8D82AC
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$artichoke: #8F9779;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$artichoke-r: 143;
$artichoke-g: 151;
$artichoke-b: 121;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $artichoke;
    color: rgba($artichoke-r, $artichoke-g, $artichoke-b, 0.8);
}