Paris Rain vs Evergreen Fog

Paris Rain (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Paris Rain reads as greige-grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 53 for Paris Rain vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Paris Rain will open up a space more effectively. Where Paris Rain leans yellow, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Paris Rain vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Paris Rain 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. Paris Rain reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.

Paris RainParis Rain cozy living room color

@a.haus.called.esch

Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

@mybudgetrecipes

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Paris Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paris RainParis Rain cozy bedroom color

@katebowlinteriors

Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

@mybudgetrecipes

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Paris Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paris RainParis Rain bathroom vanity color review

@mapleandwhitedesign

Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

@mybudgetrecipes

Home Office

Home office walls matter more than most — you're looking at them all day, and a color that reads fine at first can become tiring over time. Paris Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paris RainBenjamin Moore Paris Rain home office interior

@mg.at.home

Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog home office color review

@mybudgetrecipes

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. Paris Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Paris RainParis Rain kitchen cabinets picture

@jesszerellarealtor

Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

@homeimprovementdude

Color Details

Paris Rain
Benjamin Moore · 1501
Hex#C4C2B0
LRV52.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1501
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Paris Rain vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paris Rain 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 Paris Rain comparisons

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

White Dove
Paris Rain
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Paris Rain
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Paris Rain
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Paris Rain
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Paris Rain
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Paris Rain
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Paris Rain
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Paris Rain
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Paris Rain
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Paris Rain
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Paris Rain
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Paris Rain
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Paris Rain
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Paris Rain
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Black grey
Paris Rain
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Piazza
Paris Rain
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Paris Rain
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Paris Rain
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Paris Rain
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Paris Rain reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Paris Rain
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Paris Rain
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Paris Rain
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Paris Rain
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Paris Rain
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Paris Rain is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Paris Rain
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Paris Rain reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Paris Rain
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Paris Rain reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Paris Rain
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Paris Rain
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Paris Rain
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Paris Rain
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Paris Rain is the lighter choice