Misty Gray vs Evergreen Fog

Misty GrayBenjamin MoorevsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 31.6Very different colors

Misty Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Misty Gray belongs to the blue-green family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. At LRV 81 vs 30, Misty Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 50-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Misty Gray's green character against Evergreen Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Misty Gray vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Misty Gray 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

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Misty Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Misty GrayBenjamin Moore Misty Gray living room fireplace inspiration

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Misty Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Misty GrayBenjamin Moore 2124-60 painted furniture paint

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Misty Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Misty GrayBenjamin Moore Misty Gray bathroom color

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Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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Color Details

Misty Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2124-60
Hex#E8EBEA
LRV80.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-60
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Misty Gray vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Gray 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 Misty Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Misty Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Misty Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Misty Gray reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Misty Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Misty Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Misty Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Misty Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Misty Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Misty Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Misty Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Misty Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Misty Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Misty Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Misty Gray reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Misty Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Misty Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Misty Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Misty Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Misty Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Misty Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Misty Gray reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Misty Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Misty Gray reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Misty Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Misty Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Misty Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Misty Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Misty Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Misty Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Misty Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Misty Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Misty Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Misty Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Misty Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Misty Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Misty Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
Misty Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Misty Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Misty Gray is the lighter choice