Fresh Day vs Artichoke
Where Fresh Day belongs to Behr's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Fresh Day reads as green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fresh Day (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fresh Day runs green while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.7, 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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Fresh Day vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Day 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.
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