Excalibur Gray vs Evergreen Fog

Excalibur Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Excalibur Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 11-point LRV gap — 41 for Excalibur Gray vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Excalibur Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Excalibur Gray leans cool, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.6 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.

Color Details

Excalibur Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2118-50
Hex#A9ABB6
LRV41.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2118-50
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Excalibur Gray vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Excalibur Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Excalibur Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Excalibur Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Excalibur Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Excalibur Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Excalibur Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Excalibur Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Excalibur Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Excalibur Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Excalibur Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Excalibur Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Excalibur Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Excalibur Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Excalibur Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Excalibur Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Excalibur Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Excalibur Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Excalibur Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Excalibur Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Excalibur Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Excalibur Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Excalibur Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

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

Excalibur Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Excalibur Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Excalibur Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Excalibur Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Excalibur Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Excalibur Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Excalibur Gray reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Excalibur Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Excalibur Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Excalibur Gray is the lighter choice