Conch Shell vs Artichoke

Conch ShellBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 32.1Very different colors

Conch Shell is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Conch Shell belongs to the beige-pink family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 54 vs 21, Conch Shell will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Conch Shell's red character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Conch Shell
Benjamin Moore · 052
Hex#E6BDAC
LRV54.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number052
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Conch Shell vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Conch Shell 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 Conch Shell comparisons

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

White Dove
Conch Shell
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Conch Shell
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Conch Shell
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Conch Shell
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Conch Shell
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Conch Shell reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Conch Shell
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Conch Shell
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Conch Shell
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Conch Shell
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

French Gray
Conch Shell
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Conch Shell reads slightly lighter

Naval
Conch Shell
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Conch Shell
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Conch Shell
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Conch Shell
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Conch Shell reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Conch Shell
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Conch Shell
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Conch Shell
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Conch Shell
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Conch Shell
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Conch Shell
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Conch Shell
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Conch Shell reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Conch Shell
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Conch Shell
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Conch Shell
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Conch Shell
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Conch Shell reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Conch Shell
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Conch Shell reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Conch Shell
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Conch Shell
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Conch Shell is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Conch Shell
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Conch Shell
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter