BROWNS

Artichoke

#545241

RGB 84, 82, 65 · HSL 54°, 13%, 29% · CMYK 0, 2, 23, 67

Artichoke is #545241 in HEX — rgb(84, 82, 65), hsl(54°, 13%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 23%, 67%).

Artichoke pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 54°, 13%, 29%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#545241

RGB84, 82, 65

HSL54°, 13%, 29%

HSV54°, 23%, 33%

CMYK0, 2, 23, 67

Decimal5526081

CSS RGBrgb(84, 82, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 13%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Artichoke 2141-10

Exact match

Vista Paint

Evening Dove C-450

ΔE 0.7 · #535141

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Dove 451

ΔE 1.2 · #545243

Dulux

Algae SG5F8

ΔE 2.1 · #4F513F

PPG

Walnut Grove 1028-7

ΔE 2.8 · #5C5644

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 2.9 · #515545

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 3 · #595244

Sherwin-Williams

Muddled Basil SW7745

ΔE 3.1 · #5A5243

Behr

Cavalry Brown N220-7

ΔE 3.4 · #514B3C

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 5 · #4D5645

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 5 · #5F5D48

Kilz

Binoculars TB-20

ΔE 6.9 · #504A43

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.7 · #676450

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 8 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 9 · #66665A

Farrow & Ball

Studio Green 93

ΔE 9.8 · #464C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#545241

#404254

Analogous

#544840

#545241

#4C5440

Triadic

#545241

#405452

#524054

Split-Complementary

#545241

#404C54

#484054

Tetradic

#545241

#405448

#404254

#54404C

Monochromatic

#0E0E0B

#28271F

#545241

#7F7C62

#A4A189

Rectangle

#545241

#425440

#404254

#524054

Compound

#545241

#4C5440

#404254

#484054

Variations

Lighter

#7C7A60

#9E9C86

#C5C4BA

Darker

#434233

#2E2D23

#1B1A14

Saturation

#4D4C47

#545240

#746B20

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.89:1

AAA

vs Black

2.66:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#545241

#555141

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#545241

#525243

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#545241

#555051

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Artichoke grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#7E6A4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#545241

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6C6F70

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2F324F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #545241;

CSS — background

background-color: #545241;

CSS Variable

--color-artichoke: #545241;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artichoke': '#545241' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#545241] text-[#545241]

SCSS

$artichoke: #545241;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #545241?

#545241 is Artichoke, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #545241 warm or cool?

Artichoke reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Artichoke?

Artichoke works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Artichoke?

Artichoke pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Artichoke?

You can download Artichoke on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Artichoke?

The hex code is #545241. In RGB it's 84, 82, 65, and in HSL it's 54°, 13%, 29%.

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