Apparition vs Artichoke
Apparition is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Apparition reads as greige-grey, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 21, Apparition will read as the brighter of the two — a 36-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Apparition's red character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Apparition vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Apparition 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Apparition will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Artichoke would.
Color Details
Apparition vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apparition 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 Apparition comparisons
See how Apparition stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
