Sour Apple vs Evergreen Fog
Sour Apple (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Sour Apple reads as yellow, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 76 for Sour Apple vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Sour Apple will open up a space more effectively. Where Sour Apple leans yellow, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Sour Apple vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sour Apple 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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