Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Artichoke Stem |
| SKU | 122-7DB |
| Hex | #A99131 |
| RGB | 169, 145, 49 |
| HSL | 48°, 55%, 43% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Artichoke Stem
Artichoke Stem sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Artichoke Stem is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow from that brand.
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Artichoke Stem within Dutch Boy'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 #A99131 in HSL space. Pair Artichoke Stem 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.
Dutch Boy Artichoke Stem Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artichoke Stem 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 Dutch Boy 122-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
The closest Behr equivalent of Artichoke Stem is Bronze Green (350D-6). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Behr is your counter, order Bronze Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Bronze Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Artichoke Stem is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
At Valspar, the closest color to Artichoke Stem is Scottish Moss (8002-25G) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scottish Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artichoke Stem is Lichen Green (2150-20) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artichoke Stem is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artichoke Stem is 18th Century Green (DE5460) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 18th Century Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artichoke Stem is High Strung (SW 6705) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Strung swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Artichoke Stem. The nearest is Serengeti (C2-648) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Artichoke Stem. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Artichoke Stem — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 10.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 122-7DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Artichoke Stem — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 12.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 122-7DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Artichoke Stem — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 14.6). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 122-7DB instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Artichoke Stem
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Artichoke Stem — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 17.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 122-7DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →