Belgian Waffle vs Artichoke
Belgian Waffle is a PPG color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Belgian Waffle belongs to the beige family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 73 vs 21, Belgian Waffle will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 37.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Belgian Waffle vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Belgian Waffle 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 Belgian Waffle comparisons
See how Belgian Waffle stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
A 4-point LRV gap (73 vs 69) makes Belgian Waffle the marginally brighter of the two.
White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 52, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 30, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 60, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 43, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 4, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (84 vs 73) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
Belgian Waffle reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Snowbound reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 73 vs 51, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Belgian Waffle reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 73 vs 41, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Belgian Waffle reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 31, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 7, Belgian Waffle is decisively the brighter choice.