Phoenix Sand vs Evergreen Fog
Where Phoenix Sand belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Phoenix Sand belongs to the beige-pink family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. Phoenix Sand (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreen Fog (LRV 30), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Phoenix Sand 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 30.5, 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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Phoenix Sand vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Phoenix Sand 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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