Masala vs Evergreen Fog

MasalaJotunvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 27.8Very different colors

Masala is a Jotun color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Masala belongs to the beige family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. At LRV 38 vs 30, Masala will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Masala's warm character against Evergreen Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 27.8, 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.

Masala vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Masala 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. Masala has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

MasalaJotun 10428 living room picture

@manuelahardy

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 brightness difference is modest but present — Masala gives the walls a little more lift.

MasalaJotun Masala bedroom accent wall

@mitthjoerne

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 brightness difference is modest but present — Masala gives the walls a little more lift.

MasalaJotun Masala kitchen interior

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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 brightness difference is modest but present — Masala gives the walls a little more lift.

MasalaJotun Masala bathroom interior

@byannett

Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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Color Details

Masala
Jotun · 10428
Hex#c79f6e
LRV37.9
BrandJotun
Number10428
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Masala vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Masala
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Masala
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Masala
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Masala is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Masala
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Masala
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Masala
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Masala
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Masala
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Masala reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Masala
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Masala
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Masala
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Masala is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Masala
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Masala reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Masala
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Masala is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Masala
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Masala reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Masala
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Masala is the lighter choice

Piazza
Masala
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Masala
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Masala
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Masala reads slightly lighter

Senses
Masala
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Masala
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Masala is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Masala
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Masala
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Masala reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Masala
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Masala reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Masala
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Masala is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Masala
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Masala
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Masala reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Masala
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Masala
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Masala
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Masala
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Masala reads noticeably lighter