Simply Sage vs Evergreen Fog
Where Simply Sage belongs to Behr's range, Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Simply Sage belongs to the grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. Simply Sage (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreen Fog (LRV 30), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Simply Sage runs yellow while Evergreen Fog is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Simply Sage vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Simply Sage 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Simply Sage reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Simply Sage reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Simply Sage vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Sage on one side and Evergreen Fog 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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