GREENS

Morris Artichoke

#8CB295

RGB 140, 178, 149 · HSL 134°, 20%, 62% · CMYK 21, 0, 16, 30

Morris Artichoke is #8CB295 in HEX — rgb(140, 178, 149), hsl(134°, 20%, 62%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 16%, 30%).

Morris Artichoke pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 20%, 62%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8CB295

RGB140, 178, 149

HSL134°, 20%, 62%

HSV134°, 21%, 70%

CMYK21, 0, 16, 30

Decimal9220757

CSS RGBrgb(140, 178, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 20%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Buenos Aires 737

ΔE 1.2 · #8AB395

Dulux

Holy Fern S24D4

ΔE 1.7 · #8CB298

Vista Paint

Buenos Aires C-736

ΔE 2.2 · #89B393

Benjamin Moore

Southfield HC-129

ΔE 3.4 · #88AC94

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 3.5 · #96BB9F

Behr

Pinedale Shores 700F-4

ΔE 3.9 · #92B59E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 4.2 · #84B59C

Sherwin-Williams

Nurture Green SW6451

ΔE 5.1 · #98B092

Kilz

Fragrant Herbs RG120-01

ΔE 5.1 · #80B09A

Valspar

Blue Grass Mood 5006-6A

ΔE 5.2 · #8CA78B

Dunn-Edwards

Mermaid's Cove DE5641

ΔE 5.3 · #8AA786

PPG

Catnip 1139-4

ΔE 5.4 · #80AA95

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 7 · #9AB68E

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 8.9 · #83AE82

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 14 · #89AC76

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.1 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8CB295

#B18BA8

Analogous

#95B18B

#8CB295

#8BB1A7

Triadic

#8CB295

#948BB1

#B1948B

Split-Complementary

#8CB295

#A78BB1

#B18B95

Tetradic

#8CB295

#8B95B1

#B18BA8

#B1A78B

Monochromatic

#416249

#60906B

#8CB295

#B9D0BE

#E7EFE8

Rectangle

#8CB295

#8BA8B1

#B18BA8

#B1948B

Compound

#8CB295

#8BB1A7

#B18BA8

#B18B95

Variations

Lighter

#A2C1A9

#BBCFC0

#D8E2DB

Darker

#649970

#446A4D

#273E2C

Saturation

#98A49B

#8BB194

#64D87F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8CB295

#A7A497

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8CB295

#ACAC99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8CB295

#90ADAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Morris Artichoke sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#A8B28B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8CB295

Daylight 5500K

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

#96B7AF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A56896

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #8CB295;

CSS — background

background-color: #8CB295;

CSS Variable

--color-morris-artichoke: #8CB295;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morris-artichoke': '#8CB295' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8CB295] text-[#8CB295]

SCSS

$morris-artichoke: #8CB295;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8CB295?

#8CB295 is Morris Artichoke, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #8CB295 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morris Artichoke?

Morris Artichoke works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Morris Artichoke?

Morris Artichoke pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Morris Artichoke?

You can download Morris 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 Morris Artichoke?

The hex code is #8CB295. In RGB it's 140, 178, 149, and in HSL it's 134°, 20%, 62%.

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