Evergreen Fog vs Coal Black

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Coal Black is a little darker, cooler than Evergreen Fog.

Can I use Coal Black instead of Evergreen Fog?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Coal Black is a little darker, cooler than Evergreen Fog.

Can I use Evergreen Fog instead of Coal Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evergreen Fog is a little lighter, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.