Waves Of Grain vs Artichoke

Waves Of GrainPPGvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 35.9Very different colors

Waves Of Grain (PPG) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Waves Of Grain belongs to the beige family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 46-point LRV gap — 67 for Waves Of Grain vs 21 for Artichoke — means Waves Of Grain will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 35.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Waves Of Grain
PPG · PPG12-07
Hex#efd7ab
LRV67.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG12-07
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Waves Of Grain vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Waves Of Grain 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 Waves Of Grain comparisons

See how Waves Of Grain stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Waves Of Grain
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Waves Of Grain
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Waves Of Grain
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Waves Of Grain
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Waves Of Grain reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Waves Of Grain
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Waves Of Grain
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Waves Of Grain reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Waves Of Grain
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Waves Of Grain reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Waves Of Grain
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Waves Of Grain reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Waves Of Grain
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

French Gray
Waves Of Grain
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Waves Of Grain reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Waves Of Grain
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Waves Of Grain
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Waves Of Grain reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Waves Of Grain
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Waves Of Grain
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Waves Of Grain reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Waves Of Grain
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Waves Of Grain
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Shoji White
Waves Of Grain
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads slightly lighter

Snowbound
Waves Of Grain
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Waves Of Grain
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Waves Of Grain
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Dix Blue
Waves Of Grain
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Calamine
Waves Of Grain
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Nearly identical in tone

Treron
Waves Of Grain
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Waves Of Grain
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Waves Of Grain
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Waves Of Grain reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Waves Of Grain
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Waves Of Grain
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Waves Of Grain
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Waves Of Grain is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Waves Of Grain
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Waves Of Grain reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Waves Of Grain
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter