RAL 110-M vs Artichoke

RAL 110-MRAL EffectvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.6Distinct difference

RAL 110-M (RAL Effect) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 15-point LRV gap — 36 for RAL 110-M vs 21 for Artichoke — means RAL 110-M will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 21.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 110-M vs Artichoke in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 110-M 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.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. RAL 110-M reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Artichoke.

RAL 110-MRAL Effect 110-M living room

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ArtichokeWarm green accent wall Sherwin Williams Artichoke SW 6179

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 110-M returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 110-MRAL Effect 110-M minimalist bathroom

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ArtichokeSherwin Williams Artichoke bathroom paint

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 110-M returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 110-MRAL Effect 110-M kitchen cabinets

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ArtichokeSherwin Williams SW 6179 kitchen cabinets paint

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Color Details

RAL 110-M
RAL Effect · RAL 110-M
Hex#A0A2A4
LRV36.1
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 110-M
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 110-M vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 110-M 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 RAL 110-M comparisons

See how RAL 110-M stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 110-M
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 110-M
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 110-M
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 110-M is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 110-M
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 110-M
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 110-M reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
RAL 110-M
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 110-M
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 110-M
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 110-M
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 110-M reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 110-M
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
RAL 110-M
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 110-M is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 110-M
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 110-M
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 110-M reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 110-M
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
RAL 110-M
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 110-M
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 110-M
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 110-M
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 110-M
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 110-M reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 110-M
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 110-M
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
RAL 110-M
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 110-M
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 110-M reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 110-M
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 110-M reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 110-M
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
RAL 110-M
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 110-M reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 110-M
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 110-M is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 110-M
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 110-M reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 110-M
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
RAL 110-M
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice