Morning Sky Blue vs Artichoke

Morning Sky Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Artichoke comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Morning Sky Blue belongs to the blue family and Artichoke to the grey family. At LRV 78 vs 21, Morning Sky Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Morning Sky Blue's blue character against Artichoke's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 42.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Morning Sky Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2053-70
LRV78.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2053-70
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams · 6179
LRV21.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6179
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Morning Sky Blue vs Artichoke Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Morning Sky Blue on one side and Artichoke on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Morning Sky Blue comparisons

See how Morning Sky Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Morning Sky Blue
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

A 9-point LRV gap (78 vs 69) makes Morning Sky Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

White Dove
Morning Sky Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

White Dove reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Iron Ore
Morning Sky Blue
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.

Purbeck Stone
Morning Sky Blue
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 52, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Evergreen Fog
Morning Sky Blue
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 30, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Mizzle
Morning Sky Blue
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.

Agreeable Gray
Morning Sky Blue
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 60, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Accessible Beige
Morning Sky Blue
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.

Denim Drift
Morning Sky Blue
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.

French Gray
Morning Sky Blue
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 43, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Naval
Morning Sky Blue
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

At LRV 78 vs 4, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Tranquil Dawn
Morning Sky Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.

Bancha
Morning Sky Blue
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.

Hardwick White
Morning Sky Blue
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.

Pure White
Morning Sky Blue
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

A 6-point LRV gap (84 vs 78) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Morning Sky Blue
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.

Shoji White
Morning Sky Blue
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Snowbound
Morning Sky Blue
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pigeon
Morning Sky Blue
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

At LRV 78 vs 51, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Pewter Green
Morning Sky Blue
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.

Duck Green
Morning Sky Blue
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.

Skimming Stone
Morning Sky Blue
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dix Blue
Morning Sky Blue
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

At LRV 78 vs 41, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Hicks' Blue
Morning Sky Blue
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Morning Sky Blue
Slaked Lime Deep

Morning Sky Blue vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Morning Sky Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.

Livid
Morning Sky Blue
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Morning Sky Blue
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

Morning Sky Blue reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.

Pale Green
Morning Sky Blue
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

At LRV 78 vs 31, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Pine Needle
Morning Sky Blue
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Morning Sky Blue
2053-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 7, Morning Sky Blue is decisively the brighter choice.