RAL 240-2 vs Evergreen Fog

RAL 240-2RAL EffectvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 32.6Very different colors

RAL 240-2 is a RAL Effect color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 240-2 reads as beige-yellow, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 38 vs 30, RAL 240-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 32.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 240-2 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 240-2 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.

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. RAL 240-2 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 240-2RAL Effect 240-2 living room

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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 — RAL 240-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 240-2RAL Effect 240-2 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 — RAL 240-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 240-2RAL Effect 240-2 kitchen review

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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 — RAL 240-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 240-2RAL Effect 240-2 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 — RAL 240-2 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 240-2RAL Effect 240-2 victorian house interior

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Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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Color Details

RAL 240-2
RAL Effect · RAL 240-2
Hex#AAAF66
LRV37.9
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 240-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 240-2 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 240-2 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 240-2 comparisons

See how RAL 240-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 240-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 240-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 240-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 240-2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 240-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 240-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 240-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 240-2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 240-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 240-2 reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 240-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 240-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 240-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 240-2 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 240-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 240-2 reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 240-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 240-2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 240-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 240-2 reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
RAL 240-2
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 240-2 is the lighter choice

Piazza
RAL 240-2
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
RAL 240-2
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
RAL 240-2
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

RAL 240-2 reads slightly lighter

Senses
RAL 240-2
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
RAL 240-2
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 240-2 is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
RAL 240-2
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
RAL 240-2
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

RAL 240-2 reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
RAL 240-2
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

RAL 240-2 reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
RAL 240-2
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 240-2 is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
RAL 240-2
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
RAL 240-2
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

RAL 240-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
RAL 240-2
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
RAL 240-2
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
RAL 240-2
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
RAL 240-2
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

RAL 240-2 reads noticeably lighter