Artifact vs Protégé Bronze paint color comparison

Artifact vs Protégé Bronze

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 23 vs 10, Artifact will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 19.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Artifact
Sherwin-Williams · 6138
LRV23.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6138
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Protégé Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · 6153
LRV9.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6153
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Artifact vs Protégé Bronze Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artifact on one side and Protégé Bronze 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.