Summer Lime vs Artichoke
Where Summer Lime belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Summer Lime reads as beige-yellow, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Summer Lime (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Summer Lime runs yellow while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.7, 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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Summer Lime vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Lime 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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