China White vs Artichoke
Where China White belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. China White reads as beige-white, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. China White (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 39.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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China White vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China White on one side and Artichoke on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More China White comparisons
See how China White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
China White reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (83 vs 78) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 78 vs 6, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 52, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 58, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 27, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 55, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 13, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 44, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 78 vs 66, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (78 vs 74) makes China White the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (83 vs 78) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 12, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 8, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (78 vs 68) makes China White the marginally brighter of the two.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 12, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 45, China White is decisively the brighter choice.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.
China White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.