Kensington Green vs Artichoke
Kensington Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Kensington Green reads as blue-green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 45 vs 21, Kensington Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Kensington Green's green and blue character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kensington Green vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Kensington Green and Artichoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Kensington Green will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Artichoke would.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Kensington Green returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Kensington Green vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kensington Green 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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