Sea Urchin 2 vs Artichoke
Where Sea Urchin 2 belongs to Dulux's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Sea Urchin 2 belongs to the blue-grey family and Artichoke to the grey family. Sea Urchin 2 (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sea Urchin 2 runs cool while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Sea Urchin 2 vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Urchin 2 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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