Grecian Gold vs Artichoke

Grecian GoldBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 22.1Distinct difference

Grecian Gold is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Grecian Gold reads as beige, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 23 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Grecian Gold's red character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.1, 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

Grecian Gold
Benjamin Moore · 224
Hex#9E8249
LRV22.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number224
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Grecian Gold vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grecian Gold 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 Grecian Gold comparisons

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

White Dove
Grecian Gold vs White Dove
Grecian Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 83 vs 23, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Ammonite
Grecian Gold
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Iron Ore
Grecian Gold
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 23 vs 6, Grecian Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Grecian Gold
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Grecian Gold
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mizzle
Grecian Gold
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 52 vs 23, Mizzle is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Grecian Gold
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Grecian Gold
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 58 vs 23, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Grecian Gold
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

A 4-point LRV gap (27 vs 23) makes Denim Drift the marginally brighter of the two.

French Gray
Grecian Gold
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Naval
Grecian Gold
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Grecian Gold reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Grecian Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 55 vs 23, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Grecian Gold
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

A 9-point LRV gap (23 vs 13) makes Grecian Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Hardwick White
Grecian Gold
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 44 vs 23, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Grecian Gold
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Grecian Gold
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 66 vs 23, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Grecian Gold
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 74 vs 23, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.

Snowbound
Grecian Gold
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 23, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.

Pewter Green
Grecian Gold
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

A 11-point LRV gap (23 vs 12) makes Grecian Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Skimming Stone
Grecian Gold
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 68 vs 23, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Grecian Gold
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Calamine
Grecian Gold
Calamine
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Treron
Grecian Gold
Treron
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Vintage Vogue
Grecian Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

A 11-point LRV gap (23 vs 12) makes Grecian Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Saybrook Sage
Grecian Gold
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

At LRV 45 vs 23, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Grecian Gold
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pine Needle
Grecian Gold
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Grecian Gold reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.

Cement grey
Grecian Gold
Cement grey
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Guilford Green
Grecian Gold
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Guilford Green reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.

Just Walnut
Grecian Gold
Just Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Grecian Gold
224 · LRV 23

Just Walnut reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 23), opening up a space where Grecian Gold encloses it.