Turtle Green vs Artichoke

Turtle GreenBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 11.9Distinct difference

Turtle Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Turtle Green reads as beige-green, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 21 vs 13, Artichoke will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Turtle Green's yellow character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Turtle Green vs Artichoke in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Turtle Green 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

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Artichoke returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Turtle Green
Benjamin Moore · 2142-20
LRV12.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2142-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Turtle Green vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Turtle 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 Turtle Green comparisons

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

Turtle Green
Ammonite
Turtle Green
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
White Dove
Turtle Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 83 vs 13, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Iron Ore
Turtle Green
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Turtle Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Turtle Green
Purbeck Stone
Turtle Green
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Evergreen Fog
Turtle Green
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Evergreen Fog reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Mizzle
Turtle Green
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 52 vs 13, Mizzle is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Agreeable Gray
Turtle Green
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Accessible Beige
Turtle Green
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 58 vs 13, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Denim Drift
Turtle Green
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 27 vs 13, Denim Drift is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
French Gray
Turtle Green
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Naval
Turtle Green
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Turtle Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Turtle Green
Tranquil Dawn
Turtle Green
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 55 vs 13, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Turtle Green
Bancha
Bancha
Turtle Green vs Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Turtle Green
Hardwick White
Turtle Green
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 44 vs 13, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Pure White
Turtle Green
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Turtle Green
Balboa Mist
Turtle Green
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 66 vs 13, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Shoji White
Turtle Green
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 74 vs 13, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Snowbound
Turtle Green
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 13, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Pigeon
Turtle Green
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Pigeon reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Pewter Green
Turtle Green
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Turtle Green
Duck Green
Turtle Green
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Turtle Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Turtle Green
Skimming Stone
Turtle Green
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 68 vs 13, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Dix Blue
Turtle Green
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Hicks' Blue
Turtle Green
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Turtle Green vs Hicks' Blue

Turtle Green
Slaked Lime Deep
Turtle Green
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Turtle Green vs Slaked Lime Deep

Turtle Green
Vintage Vogue
Turtle Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Turtle Green
Livid
Turtle Green
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Turtle Green vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Turtle Green
Saybrook Sage
Turtle Green
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

At LRV 45 vs 13, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.

Turtle Green
Pale Green
Turtle Green
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 13), opening up a space where Turtle Green encloses it.

Turtle Green
Pine Needle
Turtle Green
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Turtle Green
2142-20 · LRV 13

Turtle Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.