#A09D74 Hex Code
Color Name: Artichoke
What is hex #A09D74 Color?
The color name of hex code #A09D74 is Artichoke. The RGB values are (160, 157, 116) which means it is composed of
37% red, 36% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:27 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A09D74 has a hue of 56°, 28% saturation and a brightness value of 63%.
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 #A09D74 Color Codes
| Color Name | Artichoke |
| RGB Values | (160, 157, 116) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 27%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (56°, 28%, 63%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #5F628B [Dark Blue-Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5777 C |
| Closest RAL | 1019 [Grey beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7477A0 [Rhythm] |
| #A09D74 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #909090 |
| Desaturated | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C6C6C6 |
Hex #A09D74 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A09D74 is #7477A0 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 #A09D74 color is offered by #7477A0. 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 #A09D74 are #8DA074 and #A08774, called Artichoke and Beaver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A09D74 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 #A09D74 are #748DA0 (Shadow Blue) and #8774A0 (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
#A09D74 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #74A09D (Green Sheen) and #9D74A0 (Mountbatten Pink) along with #A09D74, 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 #A09D74 has #74A09D (Green Sheen), #7477A0 (Rhythm) and #A07477 (Burnished Brown). 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 #A09D74 contains #74A087 (Oxley), #7477A0 (Rhythm) and #A0748D (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 #A09D74 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A09D74 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 A09D74 Color
Tints
B3B190- BDBA9E
- C6C4AC
- D0CEBA
- D9D8C7
- E3E2D5
- ECEBE3
- F6F5F1
Tones
- 9A9776
- 969478
- 939179
- 908F7A
- 8D8C7B
- 8A897C
- 86867E
- 83837F
Shades
- 807E5D
- 706E51
- 605E46
- 504F3A
- 403F2E
- 302F23
- 201F17
- 10100C
#A09D74 Color Patterns
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#A09D74 Gingham Checks
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#A09D74 Honeycomb Pattern
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#A09D74 Leaves Pattern
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#A09D74 Houndstooth Pattern
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#A09D74 Trellis Pattern
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#A09D74 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.
