S 2005-Y40R vs Artichoke
Where S 2005-Y40R belongs to NCS's range, Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 2005-Y40R belongs to the beige-greige family and Artichoke to the grey family. S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Artichoke (LRV 21), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 2005-Y40R runs warm while Artichoke is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.6, 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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S 2005-Y40R vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-Y40R 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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