Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Globe Artichoke |
| SKU | PPG1121-7 |
| Hex | #5F6C3C |
| RGB | 95, 108, 60 |
| HSL | 76°, 29%, 33% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Globe Artichoke
With an LRV of 13, Globe Artichoke is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Globe Artichoke works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Globe Artichoke 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 #5F6C3C in HSL space. Pair Globe Artichoke 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 Globe Artichoke Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Globe Artichoke 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 PPG1121-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Globe Artichoke. The nearest is Houseplant (SW 6727) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Houseplant swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
At Behr, the closest color to Globe Artichoke is Coconut Grove (MQ6-62) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coconut Grove swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Globe Artichoke. The nearest is Guacamole (2144-10) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Guacamole swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
At Valspar, the closest color to Globe Artichoke is Loire Valley (V060-6) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.2 vs 13) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loire Valley swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Globe Artichoke is Globe Artichoke (PPG1121-7). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Globe Artichoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Globe Artichoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Globe Artichoke. The nearest is Greened Grass (227-5DB) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greened Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Globe Artichoke. The nearest is Forrester Green (HGSW 2252) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forrester Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Globe Artichoke. The nearest is Climbing Ivy (DE5615) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Climbing Ivy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Globe Artichoke is Baby Vegetable (0753) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Vegetable swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Globe Artichoke
At Kompozit, the closest color to Globe Artichoke is Baby Vegetable (0753) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Vegetable swatch →