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Ref. #928D82 · 6003-2A

Artichoke

27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Artichoke Technical Profile

What color is Artichoke? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #928D82. Colors similar to Artichoke include PPG Winter Feather, Vista Paint Granite Cliff, Sherwin-Williams Alloy. Artichoke has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Artichoke depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Artichoke pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#928D82
RGB146, 141, 130
LRV26.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to Artichoke

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Winter Feather

PPG

Nearly identical

Granite Cliff

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Alloy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Smoked Truffle

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sultry Castle

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Moscow Mule

MPC

Nearly identical

Pavement Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Camel's Hump

Dutch Boy

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Artichoke

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Artichoke

#928D82

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A6AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Artichoke

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Eiffel Tower

Complement

Old Amethyst

Artichoke Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Toffee

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Artichoke.

Big Apple

Valspar · 8006-2F

#8E8A81

Irish Tea

Valspar · 1004-9C

#9C8682

Cadet Gray

Valspar · 4001-2A

#908B8E

Tuscan Olive

Valspar · 5004-2A

#949A84

Leafy Rise

Valspar · 5007-4A

#8F9A7F

Stone Terrace

Valspar · 8005-5E

#9E8F7B

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Barrymore

Vista Paint · K-51

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Artichoke — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Artichoke have?
Artichoke by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Artichoke from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Feather by PPG (#948E82), Granite Cliff by Vista Paint (#948E85), Alloy by Sherwin-Williams (#8E8A81). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Artichoke?
Artichoke has an LRV of 26.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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