Dolphin Fin vs Evergreen Fog

Dolphin FinBehrvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 19.5Distinct difference

Dolphin Fin (Behr) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dolphin Fin belongs to the greige-grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 28-point LRV gap — 59 for Dolphin Fin vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Dolphin Fin will open up a space more effectively. Where Dolphin Fin leans yellow, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Dolphin Fin vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Dolphin Fin and Evergreen Fog 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

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Dolphin Fin reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.

Dolphin FinBehr 790C-3 living room paint

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Color Details

Dolphin Fin
Behr · 790C-3
Hex#cccac1
LRV58.7
BrandBehr
Number790C-3
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Dolphin Fin vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin Fin on one side and Evergreen Fog 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 Dolphin Fin comparisons

See how Dolphin Fin stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dolphin Fin
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Dolphin Fin
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Dolphin Fin
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dolphin Fin
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Dolphin Fin reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Dolphin Fin
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Dolphin Fin reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dolphin Fin
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Dolphin Fin
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Dolphin Fin
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dolphin Fin
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Dolphin Fin reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Dolphin Fin
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dolphin Fin
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Dolphin Fin
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Dolphin Fin
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dolphin Fin
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Black grey
Dolphin Fin
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dolphin Fin
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Dolphin Fin
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Dolphin Fin
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Senses
Dolphin Fin
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Dolphin Fin reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Dolphin Fin
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dolphin Fin
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Dolphin Fin reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Dolphin Fin
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Dolphin Fin
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Dolphin Fin
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dolphin Fin
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Dolphin Fin reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Dolphin Fin
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Dolphin Fin
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Dolphin Fin
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Dolphin Fin
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dolphin Fin
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dolphin Fin is the lighter choice