PPG • PPG1038-1

Evening Mist

Name: PPG Evening Mist PPG1038-1
Brand: PPG

We've categorized Evening Mist as a bright and airy paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#e3e9e8

LRV

81.00

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Light Reflectance Value

81.00

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Evening Mist's Color Strip

Evening Mist is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip PPG1038, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

1Evening Mist

2Dewdrop 3Winter's Breath 4Smoke Screen 5Feldspar 6Lava Gray 7Midnight Hour

Evening Mist in Real Rooms

Evening Mist has a high LRV of 81 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where Evening Mist really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

A cozy bedroom painted in Evening Mist

@simplywalldecor

1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Evening Mist changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

scandinavian front door featuring Evening Mist by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

Evening Mist in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.

PPG Evening Mist in a contemporary home office

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

When choosing Evening Mist for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Evening Mist color — rustic modern house inspiration

@simplywalldecor

1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Evening Mist with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Evening Mist paint in a contemporary dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

Evening Mist is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

Evening Mist — organic modern kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 Mudroom Photo

Using Evening Mist on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.

Evening Mist paint in a traditional mudroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

The way Evening Mist interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.

mediterranean patio featuring Evening Mist by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Evening Mist takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

A cozy living room painted in Evening Mist

@simplywalldecor

1 Bathroom Photo

The psychology of Evening Mist in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.