Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams's Artichoke is a green shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 21.4 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 124 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#7F8266LRV
21.44
Artichoke's Color Strip
Artichoke is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Green Onyx and Oakmoss. The strip spans from Liveable Green at the lightest end to Secret Garden at the deepest. Strip 213 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Artichoke in Rooms
Follow Artichoke from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 124 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
24 Bedroom Photos
The 24 bedroom images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Bedroom walls wrapped in soft Artichoke foster peaceful, restful sleep.
@pagemontfarmhouse
30 Living Room Photos
Viewed across 30 living room images in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, Artichoke (6179) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 21.4 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Fireplace wall painted in Artichoke serves as a striking focal point in this living room.
@jess.esmith
5 Bathroom Photos
Artichoke (6179) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Vanity mirror reflects the calming Artichoke walls in this bathroom retreat.
@thelauralarkins
Subway tile backsplash pairs elegantly with Artichoke-painted bathroom walls.
@thelauralarkins
Marble countertop complements the soft Artichoke tone surrounding the bathroom space.
@thetinywhitehouse
Polished fixtures gleam against the muted Artichoke bathroom walls.
@macfarland_painting
Soft ambient lighting emphasizes the serene Artichoke color in the bathroom.
@macfarland_painting
24 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The 24 kitchen cabinets images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Lower cabinets in Artichoke provide a muted green backdrop for white countertops and tile.
@thevandivervilla
28 House Photos
The 28 house images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Horizontal siding in Artichoke wraps this traditional home in a calming, nature-inspired tone.
@kelisparkles
5 Front Door Photos
Its place within Independence hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.
An Artichoke front door provides a welcoming entry point against neutral stone siding.
@rachel__serene
Welcoming entrance features a substantial Artichoke-painted door.
@racheldeeksdesign
Arched doorway entrance painted in calming Artichoke.
@plninteriors
Bold front door makes an impact in Artichoke.
@marlaplainandsmall
Front door painted in Artichoke makes a distinctive first impression.
@haleyloveshome
3 Home Office Photos
Artichoke (6179) can change noticeably under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Desk wall draws focus in a restful Artichoke shade.
@kellyketocarnivore
Built-in shelving in Artichoke anchors this home office with understated style.
@sanantoniogardener
Desk and walls in Artichoke create a cohesive, tranquil workspace.
@sanantoniogardener
5 Misc Photos
Across 5 misc images, Artichoke (6179) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Painted dresser sits polished in soft Artichoke.
@second.soul_furniture
Cabinet doors gleam with a fresh coat of Artichoke.
@bungalow__105
Painted furniture in muted Artichoke creates soft, sophisticated storage in this room.
@bungalow__105
A dresser finished in Artichoke provides understated elegance and timeless appeal.
@maryjyant
Layered finishes showcase Artichoke's versatility across multiple applications.
@vic.erwin
Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 23 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (21 vs 12) makes Artichoke the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 76 vs 21, Lady's Slipper is decisively the brighter choice.
Artichoke reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 21 vs 5, Artichoke is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (29 vs 21) makes Brave Purple the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 41 vs 21, Escape Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 21, Frosted Fern is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 41 vs 21, Willow Tree is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 21 vs 5, Artichoke is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Yellow and gray undertones infuse this cool, natural green with a warm and robust burst of earthy energy. Consider this dark hue in a kitchen or bedroom.