Derbyshire vs Evergreen Fog
Derbyshire and Evergreen Fog come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Derbyshire reads as green, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 9 for Derbyshire — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Derbyshire leans cool, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Derbyshire vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Derbyshire 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.
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.
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.
Color Details
Derbyshire vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Derbyshire 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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