Nutmeg vs Evergreen Fog
Nutmeg is a Jotun color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Nutmeg reads as greige-grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 31 and 30, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Nutmeg's warm character against Evergreen Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nutmeg vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Nutmeg and Evergreen Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. Evergreen Fog reads more restrained here, while Nutmeg adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Nutmeg and Evergreen Fog is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Nutmeg and Evergreen Fog is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Nutmeg and Evergreen Fog is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Nutmeg vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutmeg 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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