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Artichoke

#D6C68A

RGB 214, 198, 138 · HSL 47°, 48%, 69% · CMYK 0, 7, 36, 16

Artichoke is #D6C68A in HEX — rgb(214, 198, 138), hsl(47°, 48%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 36%, 16%).

Artichoke pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 48%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D6C68A

RGB214, 198, 138

HSL47°, 48%, 69%

HSV47°, 36%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 36, 16

Decimal14075530

CSS RGBrgb(214, 198, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 48%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Artichoke 382

Exact match

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 2.5 · #D0C58B

Behr

Expedition Khaki 340F-4

ΔE 2.7 · #D9C389

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 3.5 · #D2C785

PPG

Country Style 11-04

ΔE 3.8 · #CCBF88

Dulux

Bongo Skin S16E3

ΔE 4.1 · #DECC96

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.2 · #C8BD83

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 4.5 · #DFC686

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 4.8 · #C9C489

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 4.9 · #C8C387

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 5.4 · #D2BA83

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.6 · #E9D095

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 6.6 · #ECD193

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 7.5 · #ECCE98

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D6C68A

#8A9AD6

Analogous

#D6A08A

#D6C68A

#C0D68A

Triadic

#D6C68A

#8AD6C5

#C58AD6

Split-Complementary

#D6C68A

#8AC0D6

#A08AD6

Tetradic

#D6C68A

#8AD6A0

#8A9AD6

#D68AC0

Monochromatic

#937F34

#C2AA51

#D6C68A

#EAE1C3

#F8F6EC

Rectangle

#D6C68A

#9AD68A

#8A9AD6

#C58AD6

Compound

#D6C68A

#C0D68A

#8A9AD6

#A08AD6

Variations

Lighter

#DED1A1

#E3DBBC

#EDE9DA

Darker

#C6AD53

#947E2E

#574A19

Saturation

#BBB6A5

#D6C58A

#EAD175

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C68A

#D4C78B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C68A

#C9C994

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C68A

#D9BEC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Artichoke brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E0C183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C68A

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC6A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6B7DC1

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: #D6C68A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C68A;

CSS Variable

--color-artichoke: #D6C68A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artichoke': '#D6C68A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C68A] text-[#D6C68A]

SCSS

$artichoke: #D6C68A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C68A?

#D6C68A is Artichoke, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C68A 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Artichoke?

Artichoke pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. 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 #D6C68A. In RGB it's 214, 198, 138, and in HSL it's 47°, 48%, 69%.

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