Ginseng Root vs Evergreen Fog

Ginseng Root (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ginseng Root belongs to the beige-yellow family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 53-point LRV gap — 83 for Ginseng Root vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Ginseng Root will open up a space more effectively. Where Ginseng Root leans yellow, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.2 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

Ginseng Root
Benjamin Moore · 386
Hex#F5F0CD
LRV83.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number386
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Ginseng Root vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ginseng Root 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 Ginseng Root comparisons

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

White Dove
Ginseng Root
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Ginseng Root
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ginseng Root reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Ginseng Root
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ginseng Root
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Ginseng Root
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ginseng Root
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Ginseng Root reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Ginseng Root
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ginseng Root
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Ginseng Root
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ginseng Root
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Ginseng Root reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Ginseng Root
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Ginseng Root
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Ginseng Root
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ginseng Root
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Black grey
Ginseng Root
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ginseng Root
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Ginseng Root reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Ginseng Root
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ginseng Root
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Senses
Ginseng Root
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ginseng Root
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Ginseng Root
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ginseng Root
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Ginseng Root
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Ginseng Root
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ginseng Root
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ginseng Root
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Ginseng Root
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Ginseng Root reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Ginseng Root
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Ginseng Root reads slightly lighter

Paper
Ginseng Root
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Ginseng Root
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ginseng Root is the lighter choice