Paddington Blue vs Artichoke
Paddington Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Paddington Blue belongs to the blue family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 21 vs 16, Artichoke will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Paddington Blue's blue character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 56.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Paddington Blue vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Paddington Blue 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Artichoke gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Paddington Blue vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paddington Blue 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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