S 6010-G30Y vs Artichoke

S 6010-G30YNCSvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 12.1Distinct difference

Where S 6010-G30Y belongs to NCS's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 6010-G30Y belongs to the green-grey family and Artichoke to the grey family. Artichoke (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than S 6010-G30Y (LRV 14), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.1, 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-G30Y vs Artichoke in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing S 6010-G30Y 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.

House

Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Artichoke reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

S 6010-G30YNCS S 6010-G30Y house exterior paint

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ArtichokeSherwin Williams SW 6179 house exterior paint

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Color Details

S 6010-G30Y
NCS · S 6010-G30Y
Hex#606b5b
LRV13.8
BrandNCS
NumberS 6010-G30Y
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

S 6010-G30Y vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 6010-G30Y 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 S 6010-G30Y comparisons

See how S 6010-G30Y stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 6010-G30Y
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
S 6010-G30Y
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
S 6010-G30Y
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 6010-G30Y reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
S 6010-G30Y
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
S 6010-G30Y
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
S 6010-G30Y
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
S 6010-G30Y
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
S 6010-G30Y
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
S 6010-G30Y
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
S 6010-G30Y
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
S 6010-G30Y
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

S 6010-G30Y reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
S 6010-G30Y
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
S 6010-G30Y
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
S 6010-G30Y
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
S 6010-G30Y
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
S 6010-G30Y
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
S 6010-G30Y
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
S 6010-G30Y
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
S 6010-G30Y
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
S 6010-G30Y
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
S 6010-G30Y
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
S 6010-G30Y
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
S 6010-G30Y
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
S 6010-G30Y
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
S 6010-G30Y
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
S 6010-G30Y
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
S 6010-G30Y
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 6010-G30Y reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
S 6010-G30Y
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
S 6010-G30Y
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
S 6010-G30Y
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice