Artichoke vs Navel
Artichoke and Navel come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Artichoke belongs to the grey family and Navel to the beige family. The 13-point LRV gap — 35 for Navel vs 21 for Artichoke — means Navel will open up a space more effectively. Where Artichoke leans neutral, Navel reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Artichoke vs Navel in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Artichoke and Navel in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Navel returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Artichoke vs Navel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artichoke on one side and Navel 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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