Dwarf Spruce vs Artichoke

Dwarf SprucePPGvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.5Distinct difference

Dwarf Spruce is a PPG color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Dwarf Spruce reads as green-grey, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 21 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 13.5, 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.

Color Details

Dwarf Spruce
PPG · PPG1136-6
Hex#71847d
LRV21.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1136-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Dwarf Spruce vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dwarf Spruce on one side and Artichoke on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Dwarf Spruce comparisons

See how Dwarf Spruce stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dwarf Spruce
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dwarf Spruce
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dwarf Spruce
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dwarf Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Dwarf Spruce
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Dwarf Spruce
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Dwarf Spruce
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Dwarf Spruce
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Dwarf Spruce
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Dwarf Spruce
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Dwarf Spruce
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Dwarf Spruce
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Dwarf Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Dwarf Spruce
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Dwarf Spruce
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Dwarf Spruce reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Dwarf Spruce
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Dwarf Spruce
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Dwarf Spruce
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Dwarf Spruce
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Dwarf Spruce
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Dwarf Spruce
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Dwarf Spruce reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Dwarf Spruce
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Dwarf Spruce
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Dwarf Spruce
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Dwarf Spruce
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dwarf Spruce
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dwarf Spruce reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Dwarf Spruce
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Dwarf Spruce
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Dwarf Spruce
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dwarf Spruce reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Dwarf Spruce
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Dwarf Spruce
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Dwarf Spruce
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice