Poolside vs Artichoke
Where Poolside belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Poolside belongs to the blue family and Artichoke to the grey family. Poolside (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Poolside runs blue while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Poolside vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Poolside 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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