Soft Boiled vs Artichoke
Where Soft Boiled belongs to Behr's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Soft Boiled belongs to the beige family and Artichoke to the grey family. Soft Boiled (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Soft Boiled runs red while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.1, 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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Soft Boiled vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Boiled 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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