Emerald City vs Artichoke

Emerald CityPPGvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 16.2Distinct difference

Emerald City (PPG) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Emerald City reads as green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 21 for Artichoke vs 12 for Emerald City — means Artichoke will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 16.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Emerald City
PPG · PPG13-32
Hex#4c6b4e
LRV12.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG13-32
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Emerald City vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Emerald City 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 Emerald City comparisons

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

White Dove
Emerald City
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Emerald City
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Emerald City
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Emerald City reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Emerald City
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Emerald City
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Emerald City
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Emerald City
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Emerald City
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Emerald City
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Emerald City
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Emerald City
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Emerald City reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Emerald City
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Emerald City
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Emerald City
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Emerald City
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Emerald City
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Emerald City
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Emerald City
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Emerald City
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Emerald City
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Emerald City
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Emerald City
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Emerald City
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Emerald City
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Emerald City
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Emerald City
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Emerald City
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Emerald City reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Emerald City
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Emerald City
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Emerald City
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice