Governors Gold vs Evergreen Fog
Where Governors Gold belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Governors Gold belongs to the beige family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. Governors Gold (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreen Fog (LRV 30), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Governors Gold runs red while Evergreen Fog is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Governors Gold vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Governors Gold 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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