St. John's Bay vs Artichoke
St. John's Bay is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. St. John's Bay reads as green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 67 vs 21, St. John's Bay will read as the brighter of the two — a 45-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — St. John's Bay's cool character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 36.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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St. John's Bay vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see St. John's Bay 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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At LRV 67 vs 25, St. John's Bay is decisively the brighter choice.
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