Sherwin Williams Artichoke: A Complete Color Review

Are you on the hunt for the perfect olive green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Artichoke and see if it’s the one for you!

Can a color be both calm and energetic? Olive greens can!

They’re dark without being too intense, and cozy without making you sleepy. It’s the best of both worlds!

Moreover, olive greens are especially popular because they can be paired with many shades of neutral paint colors – or with other colors for a bolder look. They're very versatile.

One such olive green is Artichoke by Sherwin Williams. Keep reading to learn how to get the most from this splendid green hue.

Artichoke, Sherwin Williams, SW 6179

Artichoke is a dark olive green with yellow and gray undertones.

It’s like wrapping your space in a cozy blanket while still giving it a vibrant kick.

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Color Family

Artichoke is in the green family, bringing a natural, earthy vibe to your space.

Light Reflectance Value

21

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

With an LRV of 21, Artichoke is a medium to dark paint color.

It holds its color but may still change slightly in various lighting due to its undertones.

RGB Colors

R: 127 G: 130 B: 102

RGB describes the amount of each hue – red, green, and blue – present in a color on a scale of 0 to 255. This is basically the recipe to make the color!

Hex Code

#7F8266

Undertones

Artichoke has yellow and gray undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Artichoke will lean warmer and more yellow.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Artichoke will lean cooler and more gray.

Best Uses

I like to use a dark color like Artichoke for:

• Accent wall
• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Furniture
• Doors
• Shutters
• Walls for a dramatic, earthy bedroom or home office

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Galápagos Green
• Behr Ecological
• Sherwin Williams Privilege Green
• Benjamin Moore Great Barrington Green
• Behr Pesto Paste
• Sherwin Williams Oakmoss

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Coordinating Colors

Artichoke pairs well with many colors, including lighter greens, yellows, browns, blacks, beiges, off-whites, soft whites, blues, and purples.

Green-yellows:

• Limón Fresco
• Frolic
• Hep Green
• Primavera

Dark browns:

• Saddle Up
• Umber Rust
• Umber
• Cowboy Boots
• Über Umber

Slate blues:

• Grays Harbor
• Foggy Day
• Outerspace
• Rain Cloud
• Granite Peak

Trim Colors

When it comes to trim, because of its warm yellow undertone, Artichoke pairs well with soft whites.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQs

Here are some of the burning questions you might have about Artichoke:

What are the undertones of SW Artichoke?

Artichoke is a fabulous dark olive green with yellow and gray undertones. It's the perfect mix to add depth and character to any room.

Is SW Artichoke warm or cool?

SW Artichoke is a warm, dark olive green paint color. Its yellow and gray undertones make it cozy and welcoming, perfect for creating that snug atmosphere.

What colors go with SW Artichoke?

SW Artichoke is a chameleon! It pairs wonderfully with neutrals like browns, blacks, beiges, and soft whites. Want to go bold? Try greens, yellows, blues, and purples!

Picture Artichoke with Limón Fresco (green-yellow), Saddle Up (dark brown), or Grays Harbor (slate blue). Gorgeous, right?

What's the difference between SW Artichoke and Evergreen Fog?

Artichoke and Evergreen Fog are both stunning greens, but they have their own vibes.

While Artichoke is a vibrant olive green, Evergreen Fog is a muted green-gray.

Artichoke (LRV 21) is darker and richer than Evergreen Fog (LRV 30). Plus, Artichoke’s yellow and gray undertones make it warmer. Evergreen Fog, with its blue undertones, feels cooler.

Pro tip: Always swatch these beauties in your space before deciding.

What's the difference between SW Artichoke and BM Galápagos Green?

SW Artichoke and BM Galápagos Green are like cousins! Both are dark, luscious greens with an LRV of 21.

Artichoke is warmer, thanks to its yellow and gray undertones. Galápagos Green leans cooler with its purely gray undertones. Artichoke pops with more green saturation, while Galápagos Green has a more subdued charm.

Always swatch first to see them shine in your space.

What's the difference between SW Artichoke and Privilege Green?

SW Artichoke and Privilege Green are both rich, dark greens, but here’s the scoop. Artichoke (LRV 21) is slightly darker than Privilege Green (LRV 23).

Artichoke is warm with its yellow and gray undertones. Privilege Green is cooler, sporting blue-gray undertones.

Remember, always swatch colors in your space to see their true magic!

Thanks for reading!