Pear Cactus vs Artichoke
Where Pear Cactus belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pear Cactus belongs to the green family and Artichoke to the grey family. Pear Cactus (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.0, 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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Pear Cactus vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pear Cactus 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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