Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog – A Popular Green Gray Paint Color
What happens when you take two popular paint colors - green and gray - and combine them into one? You get an amazing and versatile shade of muted green gray paint that can be a great way to add color to your space in a really sophisticated way.
Depending on the mix, green gray paint can run the gamut from a cool, softer neutral - like Sherwin Williams Sea Salt - to a dramatic warm green gray like Rosemary.
Falling somewhere in between is Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130), a contemporary shade of muted green that feels calm, earthy and timeless. In 2022 it was named Sherwin William's Color of the Year and continues to be a popular choice for good reason.
Let's take a look at this gorgeous green gray paint color and how you can use it throughout your home.
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Why SW Evergreen Fog Is Still So Popular
In 2022 it was named Sherwin William's Color of the Year and continues to be a popular choice for good reason.
Evergreen Fog gives you color without feeling overwhelming. It has enough depth to feel cozy and sophisticated, but enough softness to work almost like a neutral in many homes.
If you've been wanting to move beyond gray walls without committing to a bold green, this balanced shade might be exactly what you're looking for. Its muted blend of green and gray feels earthy, calming, and timeless while still adding personality to a space.
One reason homeowners and designers continue to love Evergreen Fog is because it pairs beautifully with today's most popular finishes including:
- Warm wood tones
- Creamy whites
- Black accents
- Natural textures
- Layered neutrals
What Color Is Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog?
Evergreen Fog Sherwin Williams is a serene green gray neutral with a soft muted quality. The green brings in a natural outdoor living feel while the gray keeps the color grounded and sophisticated.
If green gray is light enough, it can work beautifully on all four walls. While Evergreen Fog paint color isn't pale, it can still quietly recede into the background when paired with the right finishes and furnishings.
That said, this color is especially stunning on:
- Wainscoting
- Accent walls
- Cabinetry
- Stairways
- Shelves
- Interior doors
- Painted furniture
Evergreen Fog works equally well with most home decor styles, especially modern farmhouse, craftsman, and industrial styles, making it an incredibly versatile green gray paint color.
Is SW Evergreen Fog warm or cool?
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is a warm green paint color cooled down by gray undertones enough to make it feel like a balanced neutral.
Evergreen Fog Undertones Explained
Undertones can be tricky and definitely can't be ignored. Every paint color - even white paint colors - has undertones, and they dramatically affect how the color looks once it's on your walls.
If trying to figure out undertones makes your head spin, check out my post on The Trick to Choosing the Right Paint Color to learn the no-fail way to identify undertones before you paint.
Evergreen Fog paint is primarily green with gray undertones - but it also has a tiny hint of blue mixed in to make things interesting. That subtle complexity is why Sherwin Williams calls Evergreen Fog a chameleon color.
That means the color can shift depending on:
- Lighting conditions
- Time of day
- Room direction
- Surrounding decor
- Flooring and cabinetry
You'll definitely want to test Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog on your walls before picking up that paint brush.
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What Is The Evergreen Fog Sherwin Williams LRV?
If you've read my other paint color reviews, you know that LRV (Light Reflectance Value) affects how paint colors appear in a room. The higher the LRV, the more likely the paint is to reflect light and pick up the colors around them.
Evergreen Fog has an LRV of 30, which places it in the medium-depth range. That means it absorbs a bit more light than it reflects.
In practical terms:
- Darker rooms = more muted and gray
- Brighter rooms = greener and more warm
Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog Vs Other Green Gray Paint Colors
Evergreen Fog vs Acacia Haze
The primary difference in these two medium green gray colors is the undertones.
SW Acacia Haze 9132 has a stronger blue undertone while SW Evergreen Fog reads greener and softer with only a whisper of blue.
Both shades tend to darken a room slightly which is why they're often used as accent and cabinetry colors.
Testing paint samples side by side on the wall is the best way to determine which one works best with your unique lighting and existing finishes.
Evergreen Fog vs Retreat
SW Retreat 6207 sits on the same color strip as SW Acacia Haze so it shares those cooler blue-gray undertones.
Compared to Retreat, Evergreen Fog SW is noticeably lighter, a touch warmer, and more green. Evergreen Fog sits quietly in the background, while Retreat makes for more eye-catching drama.
Evergreen Fog vs October Mist
Muted green paint is definitely having a moment because Benjamin Moore also chose a similar shade - October Mist - as their Color of the Year in 2022.
Benjamin Moore October Mist falls on the lighter end of the scale and is a great choice if you want a whisper of spa-like green on the walls. Evergreen Fog on the other hand has more gray depth and a moodier, richer quality.
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Evergreen Fog In Real Homes
One of the best ways to understand how a paint color truly behaves is to see it used in real homes. Lighting, furnishings, and surrounding finishes all affect how paint appears, so these examples will help you see just how versatile Evergreen Fog can be.
Evergreen Fog bedrooms
Evergreen Fog gives off a calming meditative vibe, making it a beautiful choice for bedrooms. Evergreen Fog adds personality to these shiplap walls while still maintaining a soft neutrality.
This Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog bedroom is beautifully balanced by liberal use of creamy white in furnishings, decor, ceiling, flooring and door. The room brims with texture and interest and feels so relaxing at the end of a long day.
Evergreen Fog cabinets
SW Evergreen Fog on cabinets is a timeless choice because it acts as a true neutral rather than an "in your face" green.
Evergreen Fog really shows off its chameleon qualities in these spaces:
- In the bathroom, more green peeks through
- In the kitchen, we see that hint of blue
- In the laundry room, the gray comes out to play
In every case Evergreen Fog warms up the space with its soothing blend of green and gray.
Evergreen Fog exterior
An Evergreen Fog exterior particularly lends itself to farmhouse, craftsman, Pacific Northwest and mountain-inspired homes. This farmhouse model home by Liberty Homes demonstrates how Evergreen Fog can feel earthy, cozy and sophisticated all at once.
Evergreen Fog accent wall
A garage isn't your typical spot for an accent wall, but this beadboard wall and potting bench by Julie Blanner is stunning. She says Evergreen Fog was the perfect accent color for her bright garage workspace.
Florals paired with Evergreen Fog board and batten accent walls create a dreamy nature-inspired bathroom for a little girl. Designed by Shalmei Interiors.
Evergreen Fog walls
Caitlin Higgins transformed a long dark hallway by creating a gallery wall and using Evergreen Fog SW as the perfect backdrop to showcase it all.
....and painted furniture
I love a good furniture makeover and this one by Thistlewood Farms hits it out of the park. The rescued bedroom dresser was brought back to life with a coat of SW Evergreen Fog and finished with spray-painted gold handles. It's such a great example of how Evergreen Fog can modernize a thrifted piece without feeling trendy or overdone.
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Best Coordinating Colors For Evergreen Fog
If you already have a neutral home color palette but want to stick your toe into more color, experimenting with Evergreen Fog can be the perfect bridge.
Monochromatic coordinating colors:
Contrasting coordinating colors:
- Uber Umber SW 9107
- Woven Wicker SW 9104
- Blakelite Gold SW 6368
Decor elements that pair beautifully with Evergreen Fog:
- Warm wood grains
- Natural stone
- Rough tile textures
- Matte black metals
- Aged brass accents
- Tweedy textiles
- Woven textures
- Creamy linen fabrics
Should You Use Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog In Your Home?
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is one of those rare paint colors that manages to feel current and timeless at the same time.
Whether you use it on cabinets, accent walls, furniture, or even throughout an entire room, Evergreen Fog brings a grounded and welcoming feel that works beautifully with today's layered decorating styles.
And if you're trying to create a cohesive color palette throughout your entire home, be sure to read my post on Easy Steps to Create a Whole House Color Palette. It will help you confidently choose colors that flow beautifully from room to room without second-guessing every decision.
P.S. There's no better way to create a cohesive feel than with color, but in order to avoid mistakes and get an updated look you've got to understand color like a designer.
Inside my online course, Color Made Clear, I will teach you exactly what you need to know about selecting colors for your home in everything from paint colors, to flooring and carpet, to fabrics so you can make confident color decisions and get the exact look and feel you're going for. - Even if there are finishes in your home you can't change, I'll show you how to use color to distract from them for an updated look!
