Carmine vs Evergreen Fog
Carmine and Evergreen Fog come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Carmine belongs to the pink-red family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 25-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 5 for Carmine — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Carmine leans warm, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Carmine vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine 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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