Storm vs Artichoke
Storm (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 14-point LRV gap — 36 for Storm vs 21 for Artichoke — means Storm will open up a space more effectively. Where Storm leans green, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Storm vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Storm and Artichoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Storm reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Artichoke.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Storm returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Storm returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Storm vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Storm 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 Storm comparisons
See how Storm stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 36, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 55 vs 36, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (44 vs 36) makes Hardwick White the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 66 vs 36, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 36, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 36 vs 12, Storm is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 36 vs 8, Storm is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 36, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 36 vs 12, Storm is decisively the brighter choice.
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