Artichoke vs Basalt
Artichoke is a Sherwin-Williams color while Basalt comes from Tikkurila. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 21 vs 14, Artichoke will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 18.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Artichoke vs Basalt in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Artichoke and Basalt 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Artichoke has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Artichoke vs Basalt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artichoke on one side and Basalt 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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