Dusty Aqua vs Artichoke
Dusty Aqua is a PPG color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Dusty Aqua belongs to the green-grey family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 41 vs 21, Dusty Aqua will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 22.2, 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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Dusty Aqua vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Aqua 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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