Artichoke vs Pale Green

ArtichokeCloverdale PaintvsPale GreenRAL ClassicΔE 14.0Distinct difference

Where Artichoke belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Pale Green is a RAL Classic color. Artichoke reads as beige-greige, while Pale Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Artichoke (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Pale Green (LRV 31), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Artichoke vs Pale Green in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Artichoke and Pale Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Artichoke will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pale Green would.

ArtichokeArtichoke CA160 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Pale GreenRAL Classic Pale Green 6021 living room duplex

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Bedroom

The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Artichoke reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pale Green.

ArtichokeArtichoke CA160 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Pale GreenRAL Classic Pale Green 6021 bedroom

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Kitchen

In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Artichoke reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pale Green.

ArtichokeArtichoke CA160 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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Pale GreenRAL Classic Pale Green 6021 kitchen

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Color Details

Artichoke
Cloverdale Paint · CA160
Hex#B9B08F
LRV43.4
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberCA160
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Pale Green
RAL Classic · RAL 6021
Hex#8da180
LRV31.2
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 6021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Artichoke vs Pale Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artichoke on one side and Pale Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Artichoke comparisons

See how Artichoke stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Artichoke
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Artichoke
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Artichoke
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Artichoke
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Artichoke
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Artichoke
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Artichoke
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Artichoke
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Artichoke
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Artichoke
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Artichoke
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Artichoke
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Artichoke
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Artichoke
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Piazza
Artichoke
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Artichoke
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Artichoke
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Artichoke
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Artichoke
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Artichoke
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Artichoke
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Artichoke
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Artichoke
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Artichoke
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Artichoke is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Artichoke
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Artichoke
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Artichoke
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Artichoke
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Artichoke
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Artichoke
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Artichoke is the lighter choice