Sterling Forest vs Evergreen Fog
Sterling Forest (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Sterling Forest belongs to the beige-greige family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 14 for Sterling Forest — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Sterling Forest leans yellow, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.2 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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Sterling Forest vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sterling Forest 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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