Trench Coat vs Artichoke
Where Trench Coat belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Trench Coat belongs to the beige-greige family and Artichoke to the grey family. Trench Coat (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Trench Coat runs red while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.2, 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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Trench Coat vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Trench Coat 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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