Be Spontaneous vs Artichoke
Be Spontaneous (PPG) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Be Spontaneous belongs to the green-yellow family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 29-point LRV gap — 50 for Be Spontaneous vs 21 for Artichoke — means Be Spontaneous will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 45.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Be Spontaneous vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Be Spontaneous 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.
More Be Spontaneous comparisons
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