RAL 120-M vs Evergreen Fog

RAL 120-MRAL EffectvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.3Noticeable difference

RAL 120-M is a RAL Effect color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 120-M belongs to the grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. At LRV 30 vs 27, Evergreen Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 120-M vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. RAL 120-M and Evergreen Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Evergreen Fog has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 120-MRAL Effect 120-M living room interior

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Evergreen Fog gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 120-MRAL Effect 120-M bedroom

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Evergreen Fog gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 120-MRAL Effect 120-M kitchen painted backsplash

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Evergreen Fog gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 120-MRAL Effect 120-M bathroom

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Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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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 — Evergreen Fog gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 120-MRAL Effect 120-M victorian house interior

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Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen Cabinets

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

RAL 120-MRAL Effect 120-M kitchen cabinets

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 120-M
RAL Effect · RAL 120-M
Hex#8F8D87
LRV26.8
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 120-M
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 120-M vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 120-M 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 RAL 120-M comparisons

See how RAL 120-M stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 120-M
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 120-M
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 120-M
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 120-M
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 120-M
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 120-M
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 120-M
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 120-M
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 120-M
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 120-M
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 120-M
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
RAL 120-M
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 120-M
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
RAL 120-M
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
RAL 120-M
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
RAL 120-M
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
RAL 120-M
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
RAL 120-M
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
RAL 120-M
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
RAL 120-M
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
RAL 120-M
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
RAL 120-M
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

RAL 120-M reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
RAL 120-M
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
RAL 120-M
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
RAL 120-M
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
RAL 120-M
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
RAL 120-M
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
RAL 120-M
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
RAL 120-M
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
RAL 120-M
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

RAL 120-M reads noticeably lighter