#868F73 Hex Code
Color Name: Artichoke
What is hex #868F73 Color?
The color name of hex code #868F73 is Artichoke. The RGB values are (134, 143, 115) which means it is composed of
34% red, 36% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:20 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #868F73 has a hue of 79°, 20% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #868F73 Color Codes
| Color Name | Artichoke |
| RGB Values | (134, 143, 115) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 20%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (79°, 20%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #79708C [Rhythm] |
| Closest Pantone® | 403 C |
| Closest RAL | 6021 [Pale green] |
| Complementary Color | #7C738F [Rhythm] |
| #868F73 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #838383 |
| Desaturated | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #868F73 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #868F73 is #7C738F which is called Rhythm. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #868F73 color is offered by #7C738F. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #868F73 are #788F73 and #8F8A73, called Xanadu and Middle Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #868F73 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #868F73 are #73788F (Rhythm) and #8A738F (Mountbatten Pink). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#868F73 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #73868F (Slate Gray) and #8F7386 (Mountbatten Pink) along with #868F73, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #868F73 has #73868F (Slate Gray), #7C738F (Rhythm) and #8F7C73 (Bazaar). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #868F73 contains #738F8A (Dolphin Gray), #7C738F (Rhythm) and #8F7378 (Bazaar). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #868F73 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #868F73 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 868F73 Color
Tints
9EA58F- AAB19D
- B6BCAB
- C3C7B9
- CFD2C7
- DBDDD5
- E7E9E3
- F3F4F1
Tones
- 858C76
- 848B77
- 848978
- 83887A
- 82867B
- 82857C
- 81837D
- 81827F
Shades
- 6B725C
- 5E6451
- 505645
- 43483A
- 36392E
- 282B23
- 1B1D17
- 0D0E0C
#868F73 Color Patterns
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#868F73 Gingham Checks
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#868F73 Polka Dots Pattern
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#868F73 Honeycomb Pattern
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#868F73 Leaves Pattern
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#868F73 Houndstooth Pattern
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#868F73 Trellis Pattern
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#868F73 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
