Alaskan Mist vs Artichoke
Where Alaskan Mist belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Alaskan Mist belongs to the green-yellow family and Artichoke to the grey family. Alaskan Mist (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.1, 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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Alaskan Mist vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alaskan Mist 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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At LRV 86 vs 6, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 86 vs 58, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 27, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 86 vs 55, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 13, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 44, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 86 vs 66, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (86 vs 74) makes Alaskan Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (86 vs 83) makes Alaskan Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
Alaskan Mist reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 12, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 8, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 68, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
Alaskan Mist reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 12, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 45, Alaskan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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