Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Artichoke |
| SKU | 6003-2A |
| Hex | #8D8679 |
| RGB | 141, 134, 121 |
| HSL | 39°, 8%, 51% |
| LRV | 24.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
18 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar 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 Valspar 6003-2A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Terrain (SW 9613), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Terrain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest Behr equivalent of Artichoke is Fifth Olive-Nue (T16-08). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24.1). If Behr is your counter, order Fifth Olive-Nue and you'll get the same color. See the full Fifth Olive-Nue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Artichoke
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Squirrel Tail (1476), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Squirrel Tail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Artichoke is Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24.1). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Roller Coaster and you'll get the same color. See the full Roller Coaster swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest Glidden equivalent of Artichoke is Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24.1). If Glidden is your counter, order Roller Coaster and you'll get the same color. See the full Roller Coaster swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Artichoke
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Artichoke is Promising Gray (439-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promising Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Artichoke
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Artichoke is Conduit Grey (HGSW 3233) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Conduit Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Artichoke
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Timber Wolf (DEBN69), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Timber Wolf swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Artichoke
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Artichoke
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Artichoke
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Moonscape (0227) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonscape swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Artichoke
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Artichoke is Greystoke (0575) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24.1) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Artichoke
Rodda's nearest match is Slate (CA090), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Slate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Artichoke
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Artichoke is Woodpecker (C2-905). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24.1). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Woodpecker and you'll get the same color. See the full Woodpecker swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Artichoke
Clare's nearest match is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Artichoke without repainting risk. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Artichoke
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Artichoke. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Artichoke
At Kompozit, the closest color to Artichoke is Greystoke (0575) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24.1) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greystoke swatch →