Sherwin Williams Artichoke SW 6179
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- Artichoke for bedroom (24 photos)
- Artichoke for living room (21 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Artichoke for bathroom (5 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6179 on kitchen cabinets (23 photos)
- Artichoke for exterior (31 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Artichoke reviews (20 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Artichoke undertones?
- Is Artichoke SW 6179 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Artichoke
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Artichoke SW 6179
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Artichoke SW 6179 |
| Code: | SW 6179 |
| Name: | Artichoke |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Independence |
What color is Sherwin Williams Artichoke?
Sherwin Williams Artichoke SW 6179 is a deep, muted olive green with noticeable gray and brown undertones that keep it from reading too grassy or bright. It has the look of an artichoke leaf or weathered olive branch—earthy, slightly dusty, and substantial without becoming blackened. In a north-facing room, its gray cast may be more apparent, while warm lamps and late-afternoon sun bring out its softer golden-green side. Use it on kitchen cabinetry, a library wall, exterior shutters, or a dining room where a darker color can ground wood furniture. Artichoke pairs naturally with warm white trim, aged brass, walnut, tan leather, limestone, and rust-toned terracotta.
LRV of Artichoke
Artichoke has an LRV of 21% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 21%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #7f8266 |
| RGB Decimal | 127, 130, 102 |
| RGB Percent | 49.80%, 50.98%, 40.00% |
| HSV | Hue: 66° Saturation: 21.54% Value: 50.98% |
| HSL | hsl(66, 12, 45) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.31 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 21.54 Key: 49.02 |
| YIQ | Y: 125.911 I: 7.21 Q: -9.348 |
| XYZ | X: 19.133 Y: 21.437 Z: 15.697 |
| CIE Lab | L:53.424 a:-6.209 b:14.829 |
| CIE Luv | L:53.424 u:-0.332 v:20.279 |
| Decimal | 8356454 |
| Hunter Lab | 46.3, -7.262, 12.309 |




























































































































