Caramelized Walnut vs Evergreen Fog
Where Caramelized Walnut belongs to PPG's range, Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Caramelized Walnut belongs to the beige-greige family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. Evergreen Fog (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Caramelized Walnut (LRV 10), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 26.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Caramelized Walnut vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caramelized Walnut 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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