Porch Swing vs Artichoke
Where Porch Swing belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Porch Swing belongs to the blue-green family and Artichoke to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (20 vs 21), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Porch Swing runs green while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.0, 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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Porch Swing vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Porch Swing 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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