James vs Evergreen Fog
James (Little Greene) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, James belongs to the blue-grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 30 vs 30 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where James leans blue, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.1 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.
James vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing James 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Evergreen Fog brings more warmth to the space, while James keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
James vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James 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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