Artichoke
6003-2A · #8D8679 · LRV 24.1 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Mocha Latte17
- 3Artichoke24.1
- 4Mindful Gray48
- 5Light French Gray53
What Color Is Artichoke, Really?
Artichoke reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar 6003-2A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Artichoke
Artichoke works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
How Lighting Changes Artichoke
With an LRV of 24.1, Artichoke is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange 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.
Most complaints about Artichoke are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 6003-2A directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | TerrainSW 9613 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.1 | 23 | Color page → |
| Behr | Fifth Olive-NueT16-08 · Behr | 0.6 | 24 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Squirrel Tail1476 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 25 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Roller CoasterPPG1008-5 · PPG / Glidden | 0.5 | 24 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Roller CoasterPPG1008-5 · Glidden | 0.4 | 24 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Promising Gray439-4DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 24 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Artichoke within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8D8679 in HSL space. Pair Artichoke with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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