Cape Blue vs Artichoke
Where Cape Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Cape Blue reads as blue, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cape Blue (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cape Blue runs blue while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.1, 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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Cape Blue vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cape Blue 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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