S 6010-B50G vs Artichoke
Where S 6010-B50G belongs to NCS's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 6010-B50G belongs to the blue-grey family and Artichoke to the grey family. Artichoke (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than S 6010-B50G (LRV 13), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 6010-B50G runs cool while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 6010-B50G vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing S 6010-B50G 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Artichoke reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than S 6010-B50G.
Color Details
S 6010-B50G vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 6010-B50G 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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