Rain Sky vs Artichoke
Where Rain Sky belongs to Jotun's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Rain Sky reads as blue, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rain Sky (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rain Sky runs cool while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.4, 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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Rain Sky vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rain Sky 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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