Artichoke 2141-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #545241, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Dove from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #545241 · 2141-10
Artichoke
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Artichoke Technical Profile
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Artichoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artichoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreArtichoke
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEvening Dove
Evening Dove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Dove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olive Black
PPG
Very similar
Hyde Park
Valspar
Very similar
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Freshwater Marsh
Behr
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Roycroft Bronze Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Olive Court
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brown Grey
RAL
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artichoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artichoke
#545241
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#687850
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artichoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artichoke Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Artichoke.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Artichoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artichoke have?
Artichoke by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Artichoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artichoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artichoke are Evening Dove by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Evening Dove by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Monogram by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Artichoke's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Artichoke?
Artichoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Artichoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.