Persian Fable vs Evergreen Fog

Persian Fable is a Cloverdale Paint color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Persian Fable reads as beige, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 30, Persian Fable will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 19.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Persian Fable vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Persian Fable 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

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Persian Fable returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Persian FablePersian Fable 0259 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Persian Fable will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Persian FablePersian Fable 0259 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Persian Fable will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Persian FablePersian Fable 0259 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Persian Fable will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.

Persian FablePersian Fable 0259 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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Color Details

Persian Fable
Cloverdale Paint · 0259
Hex#D2BC9F
LRV53.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0259
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Persian Fable vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Persian Fable 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 Persian Fable comparisons

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

White Dove
Persian Fable
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Persian Fable
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Persian Fable
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Persian Fable
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Persian Fable
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Persian Fable
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Persian Fable
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Persian Fable
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Persian Fable
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Persian Fable
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Persian Fable
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Persian Fable
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Persian Fable reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Persian Fable
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Persian Fable
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Black grey
Persian Fable
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Piazza
Persian Fable
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Persian Fable
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Persian Fable
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Persian Fable reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Persian Fable
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Persian Fable reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Persian Fable
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Persian Fable
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Persian Fable
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Persian Fable
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Persian Fable
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Persian Fable is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Persian Fable
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Persian Fable reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Persian Fable
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Persian Fable reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Persian Fable
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Persian Fable
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Persian Fable
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Persian Fable
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Persian Fable is the lighter choice