Smoky Green vs Artichoke
Smoky Green (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Smoky Green reads as green-grey, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 61 for Smoky Green vs 21 for Artichoke — means Smoky Green will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 31.5 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.
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Smoky Green vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Green 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.
More Smoky Green comparisons
See how Smoky Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
A 8-point LRV gap (69 vs 61) makes Ammonite the marginally brighter of the two.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Smoky Green encloses it.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (61 vs 52) makes Smoky Green the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 61 vs 30, Smoky Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Smoky Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 60), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Smoky Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 43, Smoky Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 4, Smoky Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Smoky Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 61, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 61), opening up a space where Smoky Green encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Smoky Green encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (61 vs 51) makes Smoky Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 41, Smoky Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Smoky Green reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 31, Smoky Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 7, Smoky Green is decisively the brighter choice.