Ref. #7C8447 · DE5545
Fresh Artichoke
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fresh Artichoke Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Artichoke? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #7C8447. Colors similar to Fresh Artichoke include Hirshfield's Green Glow, Vista Paint Limerick Trick, PPG Wistful Walk. Fresh Artichoke has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Fresh Artichoke creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Fresh Artichoke reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Fresh Artichoke
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Artichoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Artichoke
#7C8447
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#789866
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Artichoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Artichoke Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Fresh Artichoke.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Artichoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Artichoke have?
Fresh Artichoke by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Fresh Artichoke from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Glow by Hirshfield's (#798040), Limerick Trick by Vista Paint (#7E8947), Wistful Walk by PPG (#848947). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Artichoke?
Fresh Artichoke has an LRV of 21.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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