Shimmering Sea vs Artichoke
Where Shimmering Sea belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Shimmering Sea belongs to the blue family and Artichoke to the grey family. Artichoke (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Shimmering Sea (LRV 8), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.6, 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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Shimmering Sea vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shimmering Sea 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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