Metallic Gold vs Artichoke

Metallic Gold (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Metallic Gold belongs to the beige family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 14-point LRV gap — 35 for Metallic Gold vs 21 for Artichoke — means Metallic Gold will open up a space more effectively. Where Metallic Gold leans red, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.0 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.

Color Details

Metallic Gold
Benjamin Moore · 2163-40
Hex#BE997C
LRV35.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2163-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Metallic Gold vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Metallic Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Metallic Gold
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Metallic Gold
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Metallic Gold is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Metallic Gold
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Metallic Gold
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Metallic Gold reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Metallic Gold
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Metallic Gold
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Metallic Gold
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Metallic Gold
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Metallic Gold reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Metallic Gold
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Metallic Gold
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Metallic Gold is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Metallic Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Metallic Gold
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Metallic Gold reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Metallic Gold
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Metallic Gold
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Metallic Gold
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Metallic Gold
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Metallic Gold
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Metallic Gold
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Metallic Gold reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Metallic Gold
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Metallic Gold
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Metallic Gold
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Metallic Gold
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Metallic Gold reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Metallic Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Metallic Gold reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Metallic Gold
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Metallic Gold
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Metallic Gold reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Metallic Gold
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Metallic Gold is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Metallic Gold
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Metallic Gold reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Metallic Gold
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Metallic Gold
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice