Artichoke vs Avocado
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Artichoke belongs to the grey family and Avocado to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 21 and 20, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Artichoke's neutral character against Avocado's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Artichoke vs Avocado in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Artichoke and Avocado are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Avocado and Artichoke is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Artichoke vs Avocado Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artichoke on one side and Avocado 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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