Carolina Plum vs Evergreen Fog
Carolina Plum (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Carolina Plum belongs to the grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 27 for Carolina Plum — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Plum leans purple, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Carolina Plum vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Plum 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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