Hushed Hue vs Evergreen Fog

Hushed HueBenjamin MoorevsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 26.5Very different colors

Hushed Hue (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hushed Hue belongs to the beige-greige family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 41-point LRV gap — 71 for Hushed Hue vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Hushed Hue will open up a space more effectively. Where Hushed Hue leans yellow, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Hushed Hue vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Hushed Hue and Evergreen Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Hushed Hue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Hushed Hue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Hushed HueBenjamin Moore Hushed Hue kitchen review

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Hushed Hue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Hushed HueBenjamin Moore Hushed Hue exterior paint

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Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Hushed Hue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Hushed HueHushed Hue kitchen cabinets color review

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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Color Details

Hushed Hue
Benjamin Moore · 1520
Hex#E2DECF
LRV70.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1520
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Hushed Hue vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hushed Hue 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 Hushed Hue comparisons

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

White Dove
Hushed Hue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Hushed Hue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Hushed Hue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hushed Hue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Hushed Hue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Hushed Hue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Hushed Hue reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Hushed Hue
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Hushed Hue
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Hushed Hue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Hushed Hue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Hushed Hue reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Hushed Hue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hushed Hue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Hushed Hue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Hushed Hue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Black grey
Hushed Hue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Hushed Hue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Hushed Hue reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Hushed Hue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hushed Hue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Senses
Hushed Hue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Hushed Hue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hushed Hue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Hushed Hue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Hushed Hue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Hushed Hue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Hushed Hue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Hushed Hue reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Hushed Hue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Hushed Hue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Hushed Hue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Hushed Hue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Hushed Hue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hushed Hue is the lighter choice