#948C74 Hex Code
Color Name: Artichoke
What is hex #948C74 Color?
The color name of hex code #948C74 is Artichoke. The RGB values are (148, 140, 116) which means it is composed of
37% red, 35% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:22 K:42. In the HSV/HSB scale, #948C74 has a hue of 45°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 58%.
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 #948C74 Color Codes
| Color Name | Artichoke |
| RGB Values | (148, 140, 116) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 22%, 42%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (45°, 22%, 58%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #6B738B [Slate Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 403 C |
| Closest RAL | 7034 [Yellow grey] |
| Complementary Color | #747C94 [Slate Gray] |
| #948C74 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #878787 |
| Desaturated | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8C8C8C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #948C74 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #948C74 is #747C94 which is called Slate Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #948C74 color is offered by #747C94. 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 #948C74 are #8C9474 and #947C74, called Artichoke and Bazaar, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #948C74 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 #948C74 are #748C94 (Light Slate Gray) and #7C7494 (Rhythm). 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
#948C74 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #74948C (Dolphin Gray) and #8C7494 (Mountbatten Pink) along with #948C74, 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 #948C74 has #74948C (Dolphin Gray), #747C94 (Slate Gray) and #94747C (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 #948C74 contains #74947C (Oxley), #747C94 (Slate Gray) and #94748C (Mountbatten Pink). 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 #948C74 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #948C74 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 948C74 Color
Tints
A9A390- B4AF9E
- BFBAAC
- CAC6BA
- D4D1C7
- DFDDD5
- EAE8E3
- F4F4F1
Tones
- 908A76
- 8E8878
- 8C8779
- 8A867A
- 88857B
- 86847C
- 84827E
- 82817F
Shades
- 76705D
- 686251
- 595446
- 4A463A
- 3B382E
- 2C2A23
- 1E1C17
- 0F0E0C
#948C74 Color Patterns
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#948C74 Houndstooth Pattern
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#948C74 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.
