Misty Mountain vs Artichoke

Misty MountainDuluxvsArtichokeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 23.3Distinct difference

Misty Mountain (Dulux) 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 25-point LRV gap — 46 for Misty Mountain vs 21 for Artichoke — means Misty Mountain will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 23.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Misty Mountain vs Artichoke in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Misty Mountain 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

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Misty Mountain reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Artichoke.

Misty MountainDulux Misty Mountain living room interior

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ArtichokeWarm green accent wall Sherwin Williams Artichoke SW 6179

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Color Details

Misty Mountain
Dulux · 30YY 46/036
Hex#B7B3AC
LRV46.0
BrandDulux
Number30YY 46/036
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
Hex#7F8266
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Misty Mountain vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Mountain 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 Misty Mountain comparisons

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

White Dove
Misty Mountain
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Misty Mountain
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Misty Mountain
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Misty Mountain is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Misty Mountain
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Misty Mountain
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Misty Mountain reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Misty Mountain
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Misty Mountain
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Misty Mountain
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Misty Mountain
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Misty Mountain reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Misty Mountain
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Misty Mountain
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Misty Mountain is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Misty Mountain
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Misty Mountain
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Misty Mountain is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Misty Mountain
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Misty Mountain
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Misty Mountain
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Misty Mountain
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Misty Mountain
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Misty Mountain
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Misty Mountain is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Misty Mountain
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Misty Mountain
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Misty Mountain reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Misty Mountain
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Misty Mountain
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Misty Mountain reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Misty Mountain
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Misty Mountain is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Misty Mountain
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Misty Mountain
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Misty Mountain reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Misty Mountain
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Misty Mountain is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Misty Mountain
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Misty Mountain reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Misty Mountain
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Misty Mountain
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice