Artichoke vs Y408
Where Artichoke belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Y408 is a Tikkurila color. Artichoke reads as grey, while Y408 reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Y408 (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 36.0, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Artichoke vs Y408 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Artichoke and Y408 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Artichoke vs Y408 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artichoke on one side and Y408 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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