Topeka Taupe vs Evergreen Fog

Topeka Taupe (Benjamin Moore) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Topeka Taupe reads as grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 19-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 11 for Topeka Taupe — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Topeka Taupe leans red, 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 you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Topeka Taupe vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Topeka Taupe 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.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Evergreen Fog returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Topeka TaupeTopeka Taupe exterior color review

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Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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Color Details

Topeka Taupe
Benjamin Moore · 1463
Hex#60544F
LRV11.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1463
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Topeka Taupe vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Topeka Taupe 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 Topeka Taupe comparisons

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

White Dove
Topeka Taupe
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Topeka Taupe
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Topeka Taupe
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Topeka Taupe reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Topeka Taupe
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Topeka Taupe
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Topeka Taupe
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Topeka Taupe
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Topeka Taupe
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Topeka Taupe
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Topeka Taupe
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Topeka Taupe
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Topeka Taupe
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Topeka Taupe
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Topeka Taupe reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Topeka Taupe
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Topeka Taupe
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Topeka Taupe reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Topeka Taupe
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Topeka Taupe
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Topeka Taupe
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Topeka Taupe
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Topeka Taupe
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Topeka Taupe reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Topeka Taupe
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Topeka Taupe
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Topeka Taupe
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Topeka Taupe
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Topeka Taupe reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Topeka Taupe
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Topeka Taupe
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Topeka Taupe
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Topeka Taupe
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Topeka Taupe
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Topeka Taupe
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter