Dakota Shadow vs Evergreen Boughs
Where Dakota Shadow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Evergreen Boughs is a PPG color. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Dakota Shadow (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreen Boughs (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Dakota Shadow vs Evergreen Boughs Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dakota Shadow on one side and Evergreen Boughs 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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