Urban Walk vs Artichoke
Urban Walk is a Dulux color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Urban Walk belongs to the greige-grey family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 25 vs 21, Urban Walk will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Urban Walk's warm character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Urban Walk vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Urban Walk and Artichoke are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Urban Walk gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Urban Walk vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Urban Walk 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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