Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Artichoke Leaf |
| SKU | 70YY 34/180 |
| Hex | #A6A281 |
| RGB | 166, 162, 129 |
| HSL | 54°, 17%, 58% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Artichoke Leaf
Artichoke Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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 Leaf is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Artichoke Leaf within Glidden'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 #A6A281 in HSL space. Pair Artichoke Leaf 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.
Glidden Artichoke Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artichoke Leaf 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 Glidden 70YY 34/180 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Ruskin Room Green (SW 42) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruskin Room Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
Behr's nearest match is Dried Rosemary (S350-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Dried Rosemary swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Nature's Scenery (1524) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nature's Scenery swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Valspar, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Summer Valley (V095-4) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Valley swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Envy (PPG1123-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Envy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Yellow Sage (323-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Artichoke Leaf is Eastlake Olive (DET506). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Eastlake Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Eastlake Olive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Artichoke Leaf. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Rodda, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Lentil (CA161) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is Range (C2-873) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Range swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
Clare has no exact twin of Artichoke Leaf. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Artichoke Leaf. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Artichoke Leaf. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artichoke Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artichoke Leaf is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →