Summer Mist vs Evergreen Fog
Summer Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Summer Mist belongs to the blue family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 14-point LRV gap — 45 for Summer Mist vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Summer Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Summer Mist leans cool, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.3 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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Summer Mist vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Mist 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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At LRV 45 vs 4, Summer Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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With LRVs of 45 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 45 vs 31, Summer Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 7, Summer Mist is decisively the brighter choice.