Honey Bee vs Artichoke
Honey Bee (PPG) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Honey Bee belongs to the beige family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 53-point LRV gap — 74 for Honey Bee vs 21 for Artichoke — means Honey Bee will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 41.4 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.
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Honey Bee vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honey Bee 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.
More Honey Bee comparisons
See how Honey Bee stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 74 vs 30, Honey Bee is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 60, Honey Bee is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 74 vs 43, Honey Bee is decisively the brighter choice.
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Honey Bee reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Honey Bee reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
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At LRV 74 vs 7, Honey Bee is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 24, Honey Bee is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Honey Bee is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.