Evergreen Fog vs Optimistic Yellow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Evergreen Fog belongs to the green-grey family and Optimistic Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Optimistic Yellow (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreen Fog (LRV 30), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Evergreen Fog runs neutral while Optimistic Yellow is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Evergreen Fog vs Optimistic Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evergreen Fog on one side and Optimistic Yellow 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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