Grey Steel 4 vs Artichoke
Grey Steel 4 is a Dulux color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Grey Steel 4 reads as grey-white, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 21, Grey Steel 4 will read as the brighter of the two — a 62-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 41.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grey Steel 4 vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Grey Steel 4 and Artichoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Grey Steel 4 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Artichoke would.
Color Details
Grey Steel 4 vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Steel 4 on one side and Artichoke on the other.
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.
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