Cimarron vs Artichoke
Where Cimarron belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Cimarron belongs to the beige-pink family and Artichoke to the grey family. Artichoke (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Cimarron (LRV 9), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cimarron runs red while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 32.7, 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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Cimarron vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cimarron 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 Cimarron comparisons
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With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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