Cheery vs Evergreen Fog
Cheery and Evergreen Fog come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cheery reads as pink-red, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 41 for Cheery vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Cheery will open up a space more effectively. Where Cheery leans warm, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cheery vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Cheery 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.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Cheery reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.
Color Details
Cheery vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cheery 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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