Big Country Blue vs Artichoke

Big Country Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Big Country Blue belongs to the blue family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 21 for Artichoke vs 16 for Big Country Blue — means Artichoke will open up a space more effectively. Where Big Country Blue leans blue, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 63.4 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

Big Country Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2066-30
Hex#0066B1
LRV15.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2066-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Big Country Blue vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Big Country Blue 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 Big Country Blue comparisons

See how Big Country Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Big Country Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Big Country Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Big Country Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Big Country Blue reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Big Country Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Big Country Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Big Country Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Big Country Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Big Country Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Big Country Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Big Country Blue
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Big Country Blue
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Big Country Blue reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Big Country Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Big Country Blue
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Big Country Blue
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Big Country Blue
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Big Country Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Big Country Blue
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Big Country Blue
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Big Country Blue
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Big Country Blue reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Big Country Blue
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Big Country Blue
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Big Country Blue
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Big Country Blue
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Big Country Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Big Country Blue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Big Country Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Big Country Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Big Country Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Big Country Blue reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Big Country Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Big Country Blue
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Big Country Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Big Country Blue vs Artichoke Paint Color Comparison