Seriously Sand vs Artichoke

Seriously SandPPGvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 30.4Very different colors

Seriously Sand is a PPG color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Seriously Sand reads as beige, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 21, Seriously Sand will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 30.4, 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

Seriously Sand
PPG · PPG1085-3
Hex#dcccb4
LRV61.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1085-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Seriously Sand vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seriously Sand 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 Seriously Sand comparisons

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

White Dove
Seriously Sand
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Seriously Sand
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Seriously Sand
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Seriously Sand
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Seriously Sand reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Seriously Sand
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Seriously Sand
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Seriously Sand reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Seriously Sand
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Seriously Sand
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Seriously Sand reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Seriously Sand
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

French Gray
Seriously Sand
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Seriously Sand reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Seriously Sand
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Seriously Sand
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Seriously Sand reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Seriously Sand
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Seriously Sand
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Seriously Sand reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Seriously Sand
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Seriously Sand
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Seriously Sand
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Seriously Sand
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Seriously Sand
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Seriously Sand
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Seriously Sand
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Seriously Sand reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Seriously Sand
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Seriously Sand
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Seriously Sand
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Seriously Sand
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Seriously Sand reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Seriously Sand
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Seriously Sand
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Seriously Sand
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Seriously Sand is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Seriously Sand
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Seriously Sand reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Seriously Sand
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Seriously Sand vs Artichoke Paint Color Comparison