Artichoke vs Mediterranean
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Artichoke reads as grey, while Mediterranean reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Artichoke (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Mediterranean (LRV 18), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Artichoke runs neutral while Mediterranean is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Artichoke vs Mediterranean in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Artichoke and Mediterranean 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Artichoke gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Artichoke reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Artichoke reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Artichoke vs Mediterranean Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artichoke on one side and Mediterranean 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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