Windswept Beach vs Artichoke
Windswept Beach (PPG) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Windswept Beach reads as white, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 56-point LRV gap — 77 for Windswept Beach vs 21 for Artichoke — means Windswept Beach will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 40.7 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.
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Windswept Beach vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windswept Beach 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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At LRV 77 vs 12, Windswept Beach is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 45, Windswept Beach is decisively the brighter choice.
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