Valspar

Artichoke

6003-2A

Artichoke is a mid-depth taupe with an olive-brown undertone. It feels mature. The color can ground a dining room, stair hall, or cabinetry without going as dark as espresso.

It may read grayer in north light, especially beside cool tile. Cream trim brings out the earthy warmth. Use a larger sample here because the name suggests green, but the wall color is more mushroom-khaki.

Brand

Valspar

Code

6003-2A

Artichoke in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Artichoke under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Artichoke under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

24.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8d8679
RGB Decimal
141, 134, 121
RGB Percent
55.3%, 52.5%, 47.5%
HSL
39.0, 8.1%, 51.4%
HSV
39.0, 14.2%, 55.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.0%, 14.2%, 44.7%
YIQ
134.6, 8.4, -2.6
XYZ
22.96, 24.09, 21.53
CIE Lab
56.18, 0.27, 7.93
CIE Luv
56.18, 4.92, 10.71
Hunter Lab
49.09, 0.23, 6.16
Decimal
9275001

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel