RAL 830-4 vs Evergreen Fog
RAL 830-4 is a RAL Effect color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. RAL 830-4 reads as grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 30 vs 16, Evergreen Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 16.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 830-4 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 830-4 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
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Evergreen Fog will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 830-4 would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Evergreen Fog will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than RAL 830-4 would.
Color Details
RAL 830-4 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 830-4 on one side and Evergreen Fog on the other.
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 830-4 comparisons
See how RAL 830-4 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
