White Mocha vs Artichoke

White MochaBehrvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 36.0Very different colors

White Mocha (Behr) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. White Mocha reads as beige-white, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 51-point LRV gap — 73 for White Mocha vs 21 for Artichoke — means White Mocha will open up a space more effectively. Where White Mocha leans red, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

White Mocha vs Artichoke in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing White Mocha and Artichoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. White Mocha returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

White MochaBehr White Mocha exterior paint

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ArtichokeSherwin Williams SW 6179 house exterior paint

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Color Details

White Mocha
Behr · OR-W11
Hex#e7dccc
LRV72.5
BrandBehr
NumberOR-W11
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

White Mocha vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Mocha 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 White Mocha comparisons

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

White Dove
White Mocha
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
White Mocha
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
White Mocha
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
White Mocha
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
White Mocha
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Mizzle
White Mocha
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
White Mocha
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
White Mocha
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
White Mocha
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

White Mocha is the lighter choice

French Gray
White Mocha
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Naval
White Mocha
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
White Mocha
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
White Mocha
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
White Mocha
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Pure White
White Mocha
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
White Mocha
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
White Mocha
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
White Mocha
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
White Mocha
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
White Mocha
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
White Mocha
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Calamine
White Mocha
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

White Mocha reads slightly lighter

Treron
White Mocha
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
White Mocha
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
White Mocha
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Pale Green
White Mocha
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
White Mocha
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Cement grey
White Mocha
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

White Mocha is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
White Mocha
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

White Mocha reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
White Mocha
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone