Artillery
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Artillery (PPG1008-6) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#746f67
LRV
16.00
Artillery's Color Strip
Artillery is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Roller Coaster and Stone's Throw. The strip spans from Focus at the lightest end to Stone's Throw at the deepest. Strip PPG1008 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Artillery in Real Rooms
Artillery has a low LRV of 16 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Artillery reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Artillery
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Artillery for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
stylish front door featuring Artillery by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
Using Artillery on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Artillery — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Artillery in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
PPG Artillery in a neutral home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Artillery in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Artillery paint in a traditional dining room
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1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Artillery has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Artillery color — rustic modern house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Artillery makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Artillery paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Using Artillery on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
coastal patio featuring Artillery by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Artillery in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Artillery — contemporary kitchen cabinets
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Artillery acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
A elegant living room painted in Artillery
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