Wet Concrete vs Artichoke

Wet ConcreteBenjamin MoorevsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 18.9Distinct difference

Wet Concrete (Benjamin Moore) and Artichoke (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 27 for Wet Concrete vs 21 for Artichoke — means Wet Concrete will open up a space more effectively. Where Wet Concrete leans red, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.9 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

Wet Concrete
Benjamin Moore · 2114-40
Hex#9C8989
LRV27.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2114-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Wet Concrete vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wet Concrete 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 Wet Concrete comparisons

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

White Dove
Wet Concrete
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Wet Concrete
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Wet Concrete
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Wet Concrete reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Wet Concrete
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Wet Concrete
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Wet Concrete
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Wet Concrete
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Wet Concrete
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Wet Concrete
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Wet Concrete
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Wet Concrete
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Wet Concrete reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Wet Concrete
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Wet Concrete
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Wet Concrete reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Wet Concrete
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Wet Concrete
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Wet Concrete
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Wet Concrete
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Wet Concrete
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Wet Concrete
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Wet Concrete reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Wet Concrete
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Wet Concrete
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Wet Concrete
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Wet Concrete
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Wet Concrete
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Wet Concrete reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Wet Concrete
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Wet Concrete
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Wet Concrete
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Wet Concrete reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Wet Concrete
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Wet Concrete reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Wet Concrete
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Wet Concrete
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice