Pastel Paper vs Artichoke
Where Pastel Paper belongs to PPG's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Pastel Paper reads as beige, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pastel Paper (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.9, 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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Pastel Paper vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pastel Paper 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 Pastel Paper comparisons
See how Pastel Paper stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 69, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 83 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 52, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 30, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 60, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 43, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 4, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Pastel Paper reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 83 and 83, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 83 vs 51, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
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Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 41, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Pastel Paper reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 31, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 7, Pastel Paper is decisively the brighter choice.