Tidal Foam vs Artichoke
Tidal Foam is a PPG color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Tidal Foam reads as green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 21, Tidal Foam will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 39.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Tidal Foam vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tidal Foam 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 Tidal Foam comparisons
See how Tidal Foam stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
A 9-point LRV gap (78 vs 69) makes Tidal Foam the marginally brighter of the two.
White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 52, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 30, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 60, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 43, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 4, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Tidal Foam reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Snowbound reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 78 vs 51, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Tidal Foam reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 78 vs 41, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Tidal Foam reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 31, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 7, Tidal Foam is decisively the brighter choice.