Crescent Moon vs Artichoke
Where Crescent Moon belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Crescent Moon belongs to the beige-yellow family and Artichoke to the grey family. Crescent Moon (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 39.2, 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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Crescent Moon vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crescent Moon 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 80 vs 27, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 80 vs 55, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 13, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 44, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
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Crescent Moon reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 80 vs 12, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 8, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 80 vs 12, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 45, Crescent Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
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