Ruby Fountain 2 vs Evergreen Fog

Ruby Fountain 2DuluxvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 59.8Very different colors

Ruby Fountain 2 is a Dulux color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Ruby Fountain 2 reads as pink-red, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 30 vs 10, Evergreen Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ruby Fountain 2's warm character against Evergreen Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 59.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Ruby Fountain 2 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ruby Fountain 2 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.

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 Evergreen Fog will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Ruby Fountain 2 would.

Ruby Fountain 2Dulux 07YR 10/489 kitchen color

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

@mybudgetrecipes

Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Evergreen Fog returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Ruby Fountain 2Dulux Ruby Fountain 2 front door color

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Front Door with White Trim and Evergreen Fog

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Color Details

Ruby Fountain 2
Dulux · 07YR 10/489
Hex#99282C
LRV10.0
BrandDulux
Number07YR 10/489
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Ruby Fountain 2 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ruby Fountain 2 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 Ruby Fountain 2 comparisons

See how Ruby Fountain 2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Ruby Fountain 2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ruby Fountain 2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Ruby Fountain 2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ruby Fountain 2 reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Ruby Fountain 2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Ruby Fountain 2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ruby Fountain 2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Ruby Fountain 2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ruby Fountain 2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Ruby Fountain 2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ruby Fountain 2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ruby Fountain 2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Ruby Fountain 2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Ruby Fountain 2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ruby Fountain 2 reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Ruby Fountain 2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Ruby Fountain 2
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ruby Fountain 2 reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Ruby Fountain 2
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Ruby Fountain 2
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ruby Fountain 2
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Ruby Fountain 2
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ruby Fountain 2
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ruby Fountain 2 reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Ruby Fountain 2
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ruby Fountain 2
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Ruby Fountain 2
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Ruby Fountain 2
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Ruby Fountain 2
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ruby Fountain 2
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Ruby Fountain 2
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Ruby Fountain 2
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ruby Fountain 2
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ruby Fountain 2
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter