Signal grey vs Evergreen Fog

RAL Classic
·
Sherwin-Williams

Signal grey is a RAL Classic color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. At LRV 35 vs 30, Signal grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Signal grey vs Evergreen Fog Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 7.5Noticeable difference

Color Details

Signal grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7004
Hex#9A9B9B
LRV34.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7004
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Signal grey
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
View Evergreen Fog

Signal grey vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

Signal grey and Evergreen Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Signal grey gives the walls a little more lift.

Signal grey
RAL Signal grey RAL 7004 painted door

@laboutiquedumenuisiercastres

Evergreen Fog
Craftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

@homeimprovementdude

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Signal grey gives the walls a little more lift.

Signal grey
RAL Signal grey RAL 7004 kitchen

@mot_bomond

Evergreen Fog
Farmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

@homeimprovementdude

More Signal grey comparisons

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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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Signal grey
Classic Silver

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Signal grey
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Signal grey
RAL 110-2

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Signal grey
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Signal grey
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S 0502-Y
Signal grey
S 0502-Y

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