Java vs Evergreen Fog
Where Java belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin-Williams color. Java reads as beige-greige, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Evergreen Fog (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Java (LRV 9), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Java 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 32.2, 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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Java vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Java 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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