Breathtaking vs Evergreen Fog
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Breathtaking belongs to the blue family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. Breathtaking (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreen Fog (LRV 30), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Breathtaking runs cool while Evergreen Fog is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Breathtaking vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Breathtaking 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Breathtaking reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.
Color Details
Breathtaking vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breathtaking 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.
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