Amaryllis vs Artichoke
Amaryllis and Artichoke come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Amaryllis reads as pink-red, while Artichoke reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 41 for Amaryllis vs 21 for Artichoke — means Amaryllis will open up a space more effectively. Where Amaryllis leans warm, Artichoke reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.0 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.
Amaryllis vs Artichoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Amaryllis 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Amaryllis returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Amaryllis vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amaryllis 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.
More Amaryllis comparisons
See how Amaryllis stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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