Southern Wood vs Artichoke
Southern Wood is a PPG color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Southern Wood belongs to the beige-pink family and Artichoke to the grey family. With LRVs of 19 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 22.2, 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.
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Southern Wood vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Southern Wood 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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