Fairview Blue vs Evergreen Fog

Fairview Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Fairview Blue reads as blue, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 32-point LRV gap — 62 for Fairview Blue vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Fairview Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Fairview Blue leans blue, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.8 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

Fairview Blue
Benjamin Moore · 779
Hex#A9D4E7
LRV62.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number779
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Fairview Blue vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fairview Blue 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 Fairview Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Fairview Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Fairview Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Fairview Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Fairview Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Fairview Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Fairview Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Fairview Blue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Fairview Blue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Fairview Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Fairview Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Fairview Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Fairview Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Fairview Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Fairview Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Black grey
Fairview Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Fairview Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Fairview Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Fairview Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Senses
Fairview Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Fairview Blue reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Fairview Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Fairview Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Fairview Blue reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Fairview Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Fairview Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Fairview Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Fairview Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Fairview Blue reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Fairview Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Fairview Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Fairview Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Fairview Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Fairview Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Fairview Blue is the lighter choice