Laurel Canyon Beige vs Artichoke

Laurel Canyon Beige is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Laurel Canyon Beige reads as beige, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 21, Laurel Canyon Beige will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Laurel Canyon Beige's warm character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.1, 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

Laurel Canyon Beige
Benjamin Moore · 242
Hex#CEC3A4
LRV52.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number242
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Laurel Canyon Beige vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laurel Canyon Beige 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 Laurel Canyon Beige comparisons

See how Laurel Canyon Beige stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Laurel Canyon Beige
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Laurel Canyon Beige
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Laurel Canyon Beige
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Laurel Canyon Beige
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Laurel Canyon Beige
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Laurel Canyon Beige reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Laurel Canyon Beige
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Laurel Canyon Beige
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Laurel Canyon Beige
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Laurel Canyon Beige
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

French Gray
Laurel Canyon Beige
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Laurel Canyon Beige reads slightly lighter

Naval
Laurel Canyon Beige
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Laurel Canyon Beige
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Laurel Canyon Beige
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Laurel Canyon Beige
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Laurel Canyon Beige reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Laurel Canyon Beige
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Laurel Canyon Beige
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Laurel Canyon Beige
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Laurel Canyon Beige
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Laurel Canyon Beige
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Laurel Canyon Beige
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Laurel Canyon Beige
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Laurel Canyon Beige reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Laurel Canyon Beige
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Laurel Canyon Beige
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Laurel Canyon Beige
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Laurel Canyon Beige
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Laurel Canyon Beige reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Laurel Canyon Beige
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Laurel Canyon Beige reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Laurel Canyon Beige
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Laurel Canyon Beige
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Laurel Canyon Beige is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Laurel Canyon Beige
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Laurel Canyon Beige
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Laurel Canyon Beige vs Artichoke Paint Color Comparison