Stony Creek vs Artichoke

Stony CreekPPGvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 14.1Distinct difference

Where Stony Creek belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Stony Creek reads as beige-greige, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stony Creek (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.1, 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.

Color Details

Stony Creek
PPG · PPG1097-5
Hex#ac9a7e
LRV32.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1097-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Stony Creek vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek comparisons

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

White Dove
Stony Creek
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Stony Creek
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Stony Creek
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Stony Creek is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Stony Creek
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Stony Creek
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Stony Creek
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Stony Creek
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Stony Creek
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Stony Creek
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Stony Creek reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Stony Creek
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Stony Creek
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Stony Creek is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Stony Creek
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Stony Creek
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Stony Creek reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Stony Creek
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Stony Creek
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Stony Creek
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Stony Creek
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Stony Creek
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Stony Creek
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Stony Creek reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Stony Creek
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Stony Creek
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Stony Creek
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Stony Creek
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Stony Creek reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Stony Creek
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Stony Creek reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Stony Creek
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Stony Creek
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Stony Creek
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Stony Creek is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Stony Creek
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Stony Creek reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Stony Creek
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Stony Creek
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Stony Creek vs Artichoke Paint Color Comparison