RAL 620-3 vs Evergreen Fog

RAL 620-3RAL EffectvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 20.3Distinct difference

RAL 620-3 (RAL Effect) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 620-3 belongs to the blue family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 11-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 20 for RAL 620-3 — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 20.3 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 620-3 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 620-3 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. Evergreen Fog returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 bedroom

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen

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

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 kitchen backsplash

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 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. Evergreen Fog returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 kitchen cabinets

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 620-3
RAL Effect · RAL 620-3
Hex#64818F
LRV19.6
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 620-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 620-3 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 620-3 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 620-3 comparisons

See how RAL 620-3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 620-3
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 620-3
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 620-3
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 620-3
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Mizzle
RAL 620-3
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 620-3
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 620-3
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 620-3
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 620-3
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 620-3
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
RAL 620-3
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 620-3 reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
RAL 620-3
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 620-3
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
RAL 620-3
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
RAL 620-3
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
RAL 620-3
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
RAL 620-3
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
RAL 620-3
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
RAL 620-3
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
RAL 620-3
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
RAL 620-3
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
RAL 620-3
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
RAL 620-3
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
RAL 620-3
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
RAL 620-3
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
RAL 620-3
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
RAL 620-3
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
RAL 620-3
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
RAL 620-3
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
RAL 620-3
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

RAL 620-3 reads slightly lighter