Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Artichoke |
| SKU | CA160 |
| Hex | #B8B08F |
| RGB | 184, 176, 143 |
| HSL | 48°, 22%, 64% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Artichoke
Artichoke sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Artichoke within Rodda'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 #B8B08F in HSL space. Pair 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.
Rodda Artichoke Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 Rodda CA160 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Artichoke is Koi Pond (SW 7727). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Koi Pond and you'll get the same color. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artichoke
Behr's nearest match is Canyon Ouvert (N300-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Canyon Ouvert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artichoke
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lapland (AF-410), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Lapland swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest Valspar equivalent of Artichoke is Oakmoss (6005-3C). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.5 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Oakmoss and you'll get the same color. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Khaki (45YY 41/181), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Artichoke is Speckled Shell (323-3DB). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Speckled Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Artichoke is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Koi Pond and you'll get the same color. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artichoke
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flour Sack (DET632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Flour Sack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artichoke
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Seasonal (JG-51) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artichoke
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Artichoke is Ball Green (NO. 75) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artichoke
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artichoke
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artichoke
C2 Paint's nearest match is Creek Reed (BD17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Creek Reed swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Artichoke
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Artichoke is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Artichoke
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artichoke
Kompozit has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Olive Gold (0281) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive Gold swatch →