RAL 550-1 vs Evergreen Fog

RAL 550-1RAL EffectvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 26.7Very different colors

RAL 550-1 (RAL Effect) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 550-1 belongs to the pink family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 37-point LRV gap — 67 for RAL 550-1 vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means RAL 550-1 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 26.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 550-1 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 550-1 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.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 550-1 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-1RAL Effect 550-1 bedroom

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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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 550-1 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-1RAL Effect 550-1 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 550-1 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 550-1RAL Effect 550-1 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 550-1
RAL Effect · RAL 550-1
Hex#E0D1D9
LRV67.4
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 550-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 550-1 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 550-1 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 550-1 comparisons

See how RAL 550-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 550-1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
RAL 550-1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
RAL 550-1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 550-1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

RAL 550-1 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 550-1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

RAL 550-1 reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 550-1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

RAL 550-1 reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 550-1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

RAL 550-1 reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 550-1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 550-1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

RAL 550-1 reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 550-1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
RAL 550-1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 550-1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
RAL 550-1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 550-1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Black grey
RAL 550-1
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Piazza
RAL 550-1
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
RAL 550-1
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

RAL 550-1 reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
RAL 550-1
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Senses
RAL 550-1
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
RAL 550-1
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
RAL 550-1
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

RAL 550-1 reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
RAL 550-1
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
RAL 550-1
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
RAL 550-1
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
RAL 550-1
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

RAL 550-1 reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
RAL 550-1
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
RAL 550-1
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
RAL 550-1
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
RAL 550-1
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
RAL 550-1
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

RAL 550-1 is the lighter choice