Hills of Ireland vs Artichoke
Hills of Ireland (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hills of Ireland reads as blue-green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 66 for Hills of Ireland vs 21 for Artichoke — means Hills of Ireland will open up a space more effectively. Where Hills of Ireland leans green, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.1 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.
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Hills of Ireland vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hills of Ireland 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 Hills of Ireland comparisons
See how Hills of Ireland stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 66), opening up a space where Hills of Ireland encloses it.
Hills of Ireland reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 52, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 30, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
Hills of Ireland reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (66 vs 60) makes Hills of Ireland the marginally brighter of the two.
Hills of Ireland reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hills of Ireland reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 43, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 4, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
Hills of Ireland reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 84 vs 66, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 66 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 66), opening up a space where Hills of Ireland encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 51, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
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Hills of Ireland reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 66 vs 41, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
Hills of Ireland reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
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At LRV 66 vs 31, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 7, Hills of Ireland is decisively the brighter choice.