Breathless vs Artichoke
Where Breathless belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Breathless belongs to the blue family and Artichoke to the grey family. Breathless (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 61 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 42.5, 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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Breathless vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breathless 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 82 vs 58, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 27, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 55, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 13, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 44, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 66, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 12, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 8, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 68, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 12, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 45, Breathless is decisively the brighter choice.
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