S 2502-Y20R vs Evergreen Fog

S 2502-Y20RNCSvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 16.5Distinct difference

S 2502-Y20R (NCS) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. S 2502-Y20R reads as greige-grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 53 for S 2502-Y20R vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means S 2502-Y20R will open up a space more effectively. Where S 2502-Y20R leans warm, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.5 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.

S 2502-Y20R vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing S 2502-Y20R 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.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. S 2502-Y20R returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

S 2502-Y20RNCS S 2502-Y20R bedroom paint

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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Color Details

S 2502-Y20R
NCS · S 2502-Y20R
Hex#c4c1b9
LRV53.4
BrandNCS
NumberS 2502-Y20R
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

S 2502-Y20R vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2502-Y20R 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 S 2502-Y20R comparisons

See how S 2502-Y20R stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 2502-Y20R
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
S 2502-Y20R
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
S 2502-Y20R
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
S 2502-Y20R
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
S 2502-Y20R
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
S 2502-Y20R
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
S 2502-Y20R
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
S 2502-Y20R
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
S 2502-Y20R
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
S 2502-Y20R
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
S 2502-Y20R
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Pale Green
S 2502-Y20R
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

S 2502-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
S 2502-Y20R
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Cement grey
S 2502-Y20R
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Black grey
S 2502-Y20R
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Piazza
S 2502-Y20R
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
S 2502-Y20R
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
S 2502-Y20R
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

S 2502-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Senses
S 2502-Y20R
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

S 2502-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
S 2502-Y20R
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
S 2502-Y20R
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
S 2502-Y20R
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
S 2502-Y20R
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
S 2502-Y20R
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
S 2502-Y20R
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

S 2502-Y20R reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
S 2502-Y20R
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

S 2502-Y20R reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
S 2502-Y20R
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
S 2502-Y20R
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
S 2502-Y20R
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
S 2502-Y20R
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

S 2502-Y20R is the lighter choice