Somerville Red vs Evergreen Fog

Somerville Red (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Somerville Red reads as pink-red, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 19 for Somerville Red — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Somerville Red leans red, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Somerville Red vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Somerville Red 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. Evergreen Fog reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Somerville Red.

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Color Details

Somerville Red
Benjamin Moore · HC-62
Hex#9A6D6B
LRV19.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-62
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Somerville Red vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Somerville Red 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 Somerville Red comparisons

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

White Dove
Somerville Red
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Somerville Red
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Somerville Red
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Somerville Red reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Somerville Red
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Somerville Red
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Somerville Red
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Somerville Red
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Somerville Red
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Somerville Red
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Somerville Red
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Somerville Red
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Somerville Red reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Somerville Red
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Somerville Red
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Somerville Red reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Somerville Red
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Somerville Red
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Somerville Red reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Somerville Red
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Somerville Red
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Somerville Red
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Somerville Red
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Somerville Red
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Somerville Red reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Somerville Red
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Somerville Red
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Somerville Red
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Somerville Red
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Somerville Red reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Somerville Red
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Somerville Red
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Somerville Red
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Somerville Red
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Somerville Red
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Somerville Red
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Somerville Red reads slightly lighter