S 2005-Y40R vs Evergreen Fog
S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. S 2005-Y40R reads as beige-greige, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 30, S 2005-Y40R will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — S 2005-Y40R's warm character against Evergreen Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 2005-Y40R vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing S 2005-Y40R 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 S 2005-Y40R will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Evergreen Fog would.
Color Details
S 2005-Y40R vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-Y40R 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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