Sun City vs Artichoke
Where Sun City belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Sun City reads as beige-yellow, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sun City (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sun City runs yellow while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.9, 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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Sun City vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sun City 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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