Surf Green vs Artichoke

Surf GreenBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.4Very different colors

Surf Green (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Surf Green belongs to the green family and Artichoke to the grey family. The 55-point LRV gap — 76 for Surf Green vs 21 for Artichoke — means Surf Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Surf Green leans green, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.4 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.

Color Details

Surf Green
Benjamin Moore · 2036-60
Hex#C9ECDA
LRV76.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2036-60
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Surf Green vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surf Green on one side and Artichoke on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Surf Green comparisons

See how Surf Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Surf Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Surf Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Surf Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Surf Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Surf Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Surf Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Surf Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Surf Green
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Surf Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Surf Green is the lighter choice

French Gray
Surf Green
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Naval
Surf Green
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Surf Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Surf Green
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Surf Green
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Pure White
Surf Green
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Surf Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Surf Green
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Surf Green
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Surf Green
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Surf Green
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Surf Green
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Calamine
Surf Green
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Treron
Surf Green
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Surf Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Surf Green
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Surf Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Surf Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Surf Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Surf Green is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Surf Green
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Surf Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Surf Green
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Surf Green reads slightly lighter

Surf Green vs Artichoke Paint Color Comparison