Downtown Gray vs Evergreen Fog

Downtown GrayBehrvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 8.4Noticeable difference

Downtown Gray is a Behr color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Downtown Gray reads as grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 40 vs 30, Downtown Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Downtown Gray's yellow and red character against Evergreen Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Downtown Gray vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Downtown Gray and Evergreen Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

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. Downtown Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Downtown GrayBehr Downtown Gray living room paint

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Downtown Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Downtown GrayBehr Downtown Gray house exterior color

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Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Downtown Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Downtown GrayBehr Downtown Gray kitchen cabinets color

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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Color Details

Downtown Gray
Behr · PPU24-10
Hex#adaaa2
LRV40.3
BrandBehr
NumberPPU24-10
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Downtown Gray vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downtown Gray 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 Downtown Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Downtown Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Downtown Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Downtown Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Downtown Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Downtown Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Downtown Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Downtown Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Downtown Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Downtown Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Downtown Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Downtown Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Downtown Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Downtown Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Downtown Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Downtown Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Downtown Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Downtown Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Downtown Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Downtown Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Downtown Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Downtown Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Downtown Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Downtown Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Downtown Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Downtown Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Downtown Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Downtown Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Downtown Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Downtown Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Downtown Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Downtown Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Downtown Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Downtown Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Downtown Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Downtown Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Downtown Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Downtown Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Downtown Gray is the lighter choice