Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Artichoke Heart |
| SKU | C2-698 |
| Hex | #939E92 |
| RGB | 147, 158, 146 |
| HSL | 115°, 6%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Artichoke Heart
Artichoke Heart sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Artichoke Heart is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Valspar
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Artichoke Heart within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #939E92 in HSL space. Pair Artichoke Heart with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
C2 Paint Artichoke Heart Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artichoke Heart from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint C2 Paint C2-698 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
The closest Valspar equivalent of Artichoke Heart is Secret Retreat (T687). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.9 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Secret Retreat and you'll get the same color. See the full Secret Retreat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
Behr's nearest match is Balsam Fir (ICC-104), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke Heart without repainting risk. See the full Balsam Fir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sycamore Stand (DEC781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke Heart without repainting risk. See the full Sycamore Stand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Clean Slate (JG-75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke Heart without repainting risk. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Antiquated Pewter (425-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquated Pewter swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Sea Glass (CSP-735) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Glass swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Acacia Haze (SW 9132) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acacia Haze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Tea Leaf swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Artichoke Heart is Singing in the Rain (0478) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Artichoke Heart — the nearest deck color, OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58), is clearly different (ΔE 7.22). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-698 instead. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Artichoke Heart
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Artichoke Heart — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 10.02). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-698 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →