Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Artifact |
| SKU | PPG10-16 |
| Hex | #6A818C |
| RGB | 106, 129, 140 |
| HSL | 199°, 14%, 48% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Artifact
With an LRV of 21, Artifact is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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.
Artifact works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Artifact within PPG / 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 #6A818C in HSL space. Pair Artifact 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.
PPG / Glidden Artifact Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Artifact 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 PPG / Glidden PPG10-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artifact
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blustery Sky (SW 9140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Blustery Sky swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artifact
Behr's nearest match is Atlantic Shoreline (PPU13-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Atlantic Shoreline swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artifact
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Alfresco (1672), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Alfresco swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artifact
Valspar's nearest match is Cornflower Blue (4008-4B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20.4 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Cornflower Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Artifact
The closest Glidden equivalent of Artifact is Artifact (PPG10-16). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). If Glidden is your counter, order Artifact and you'll get the same color. See the full Artifact swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artifact
Dutch Boy's nearest match is High Seas Blue (337-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artifact
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nordic Bleu (HGSW 3323), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Artifact without repainting risk. See the full Nordic Bleu swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artifact
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Artifact is Mica Creek (DE5823) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mica Creek swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artifact
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Artifact. The nearest is De Nimes (NO. 299) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artifact
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Artifact is Ocean Storms (0506) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artifact
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artifact is Ocean Storms (0506) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →