Iron grey vs Artichoke
Where Iron grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Iron grey reads as blue-grey, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Artichoke (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Iron grey (LRV 12), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Iron grey vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Iron grey and Artichoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Artichoke reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Iron grey.
Color Details
Iron grey vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron grey 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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