Rainforest Dew vs Artichoke

Rainforest DewBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 37.1Very different colors

Rainforest Dew (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Rainforest Dew belongs to the beige-yellow family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 53-point LRV gap — 74 for Rainforest Dew vs 21 for Artichoke — means Rainforest Dew will open up a space more effectively. Where Rainforest Dew leans yellow, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.1 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

Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore · 2146-50
Hex#E7E5BD
LRV74.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2146-50
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Rainforest Dew vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rainforest Dew 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 Rainforest Dew comparisons

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

White Dove
Rainforest Dew
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ammonite
Rainforest Dew
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

A 6-point LRV gap (74 vs 69) makes Rainforest Dew the marginally brighter of the two.

Iron Ore
Rainforest Dew
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.

Purbeck Stone
Rainforest Dew
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 52, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Evergreen Fog
Rainforest Dew
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 30, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Mizzle
Rainforest Dew
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.

Agreeable Gray
Rainforest Dew
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 60, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Accessible Beige
Rainforest Dew
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.

Denim Drift
Rainforest Dew
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.

French Gray
Rainforest Dew
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 43, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Naval
Rainforest Dew
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

At LRV 74 vs 4, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Tranquil Dawn
Rainforest Dew
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.

Bancha
Rainforest Dew
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.

Hardwick White
Rainforest Dew
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.

Pure White
Rainforest Dew
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

A 10-point LRV gap (84 vs 74) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Shoji White
Rainforest Dew
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

With LRVs of 74 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Snowbound
Rainforest Dew
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pewter Green
Rainforest Dew
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.

Skimming Stone
Rainforest Dew
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dix Blue
Rainforest Dew
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

At LRV 74 vs 41, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Calamine
Rainforest Dew
Calamine
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

A 7-point LRV gap (74 vs 68) makes Rainforest Dew the marginally brighter of the two.

Treron
Rainforest Dew
Treron
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

At LRV 74 vs 25, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Vintage Vogue
Rainforest Dew
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.

Saybrook Sage
Rainforest Dew
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Rainforest Dew reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.

Pale Green
Rainforest Dew
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

At LRV 74 vs 31, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Pine Needle
Rainforest Dew
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 7, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Cement grey
Rainforest Dew
Cement grey
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

At LRV 74 vs 24, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 57, Rainforest Dew is decisively the brighter choice.

Just Walnut
Rainforest Dew
Just Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
2146-50 · LRV 74

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 72), so neither reads brighter in a room.