Marigold vs Artichoke
Where Marigold belongs to Little Greene's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Marigold reads as beige, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Marigold (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Marigold runs red while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.1, 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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Marigold vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marigold 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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