Cocoa Nutmeg vs Artichoke

Cocoa NutmegBehrvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 19.1Distinct difference

Cocoa Nutmeg (Behr) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cocoa Nutmeg belongs to the beige-pink family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 26 for Cocoa Nutmeg vs 21 for Artichoke — means Cocoa Nutmeg will open up a space more effectively. Where Cocoa Nutmeg leans red, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cocoa Nutmeg
Behr · S190-5
Hex#a8816f
LRV25.8
BrandBehr
NumberS190-5
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Cocoa Nutmeg vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cocoa Nutmeg on one side and Artichoke on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Cocoa Nutmeg comparisons

See how Cocoa Nutmeg stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cocoa Nutmeg
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cocoa Nutmeg
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cocoa Nutmeg
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cocoa Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Cocoa Nutmeg
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Cocoa Nutmeg
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Cocoa Nutmeg
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Cocoa Nutmeg
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Cocoa Nutmeg
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cocoa Nutmeg
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Cocoa Nutmeg
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Cocoa Nutmeg
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Cocoa Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cocoa Nutmeg
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Cocoa Nutmeg
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Cocoa Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Cocoa Nutmeg
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Cocoa Nutmeg
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cocoa Nutmeg
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Cocoa Nutmeg
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Cocoa Nutmeg
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Cocoa Nutmeg
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Cocoa Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Cocoa Nutmeg
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Cocoa Nutmeg
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Cocoa Nutmeg
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Cocoa Nutmeg
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Cocoa Nutmeg
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cocoa Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Cocoa Nutmeg
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Cocoa Nutmeg
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Cocoa Nutmeg
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cocoa Nutmeg reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Cocoa Nutmeg
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Guilford Green
Cocoa Nutmeg
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Cocoa Nutmeg
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Cocoa Nutmeg vs Artichoke Paint Color Comparison