Potters Clay 3 vs Artichoke

Potters Clay 3DuluxvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 37.0Very different colors

Potters Clay 3 (Dulux) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 51-point LRV gap — 72 for Potters Clay 3 vs 21 for Artichoke — means Potters Clay 3 will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 37.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Potters Clay 3
Dulux · 50RR 72/010
Hex#dddad8
LRV72.0
BrandDulux
Number50RR 72/010
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Potters Clay 3 vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potters Clay 3 on one side and Artichoke 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 Potters Clay 3 comparisons

See how Potters Clay 3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Potters Clay 3
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Potters Clay 3
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Potters Clay 3 reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Potters Clay 3
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Potters Clay 3
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Potters Clay 3 reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Potters Clay 3
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Potters Clay 3
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Potters Clay 3 reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Potters Clay 3
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Potters Clay 3 reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Potters Clay 3
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Potters Clay 3 reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Potters Clay 3
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

French Gray
Potters Clay 3
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Naval
Potters Clay 3
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Potters Clay 3
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Potters Clay 3 reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Potters Clay 3
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Potters Clay 3
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Pure White
Potters Clay 3
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Potters Clay 3
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Potters Clay 3 reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Potters Clay 3
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Potters Clay 3
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Potters Clay 3
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Potters Clay 3
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Potters Clay 3 reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Potters Clay 3
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Calamine
Potters Clay 3
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Potters Clay 3 reads slightly lighter

Treron
Potters Clay 3
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Potters Clay 3
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Potters Clay 3
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Potters Clay 3
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Potters Clay 3
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Potters Clay 3
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Potters Clay 3 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Potters Clay 3
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Potters Clay 3 reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Potters Clay 3
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone