RAL 260-2 vs Evergreen Fog

RAL 260-2RAL EffectvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 50.7Very different colors

RAL 260-2 (RAL Effect) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 260-2 reads as beige-yellow, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 42-point LRV gap — 72 for RAL 260-2 vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means RAL 260-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 50.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 260-2 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 260-2 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.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 260-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 kitchen interior

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 260-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 bathroom

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Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. RAL 260-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 victorian house interior

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Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 260-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 260-2RAL Effect 260-2 kitchen cabinets

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 260-2
RAL Effect · RAL 260-2
Hex#F1E483
LRV72.1
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 260-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 260-2 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 260-2 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 260-2 comparisons

See how RAL 260-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 260-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
RAL 260-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

RAL 260-2 reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
RAL 260-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 260-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 260-2 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 260-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 260-2 reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 260-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

RAL 260-2 reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 260-2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

RAL 260-2 reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 260-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

French Gray
RAL 260-2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Naval
RAL 260-2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 260-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 260-2 reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 260-2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 260-2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Pure White
RAL 260-2
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
RAL 260-2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 260-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

RAL 260-2 reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
RAL 260-2
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
RAL 260-2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
RAL 260-2
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 260-2
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

RAL 260-2 reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
RAL 260-2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Calamine
RAL 260-2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

RAL 260-2 reads slightly lighter

Treron
RAL 260-2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 260-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 260-2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 260-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 260-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 260-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 260-2 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
RAL 260-2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

RAL 260-2 reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
RAL 260-2
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone