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Evergreen Fog

Often used for its versatile qualities, Evergreen Fog remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 163 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#95978A

LRV

30.40

Light Reflectance Value
30.40
medium
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMuted

Evergreen Fog's Color Strip

Evergreen Fog is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Escape Gray and Dried Thyme. The strip spans from Conservative Gray at the lightest end to Shade-Grown at the deepest. Color strip 215 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Evergreen Fog in Real Rooms

Evergreen Fog has a medium LRV of 30.4 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, exterior, bathroom, home office, front door, house, kitchen cabinets and misc.

Color Strip 215

66 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Evergreen Fog in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Evergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

Evergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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30 Bedroom Photos

To use Evergreen Fog in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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2 Kitchen Photos

Evergreen Fog 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.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Kitchen

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Kitchen

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1 Exterior Photo

Green exterior evergreen fog alabaster in Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams

Green exterior evergreen fog alabaster in Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams

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16 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Evergreen Fog provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

SW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

SW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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6 Home Office Photos

In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Evergreen Fog can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.

Evergreen Fog home office color review

Evergreen Fog home office color review

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6 Front Door Photos

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Evergreen Fog. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

Farmhouse Front Door with White Trim and Evergreen Fog

Farmhouse Front Door with White Trim and Evergreen Fog

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9 House Photos

On the exterior, Evergreen Fog holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Craftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

Craftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

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15 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Evergreen Fog earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Farmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

Farmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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12 Misc Photos

These photos show Evergreen Fog in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Evergreen Fog Painted Furniture

Evergreen Fog Painted Furniture

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Expert Perspectives

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Color Codes

HEX#95978A
RGB149, 151, 138
HSL69° 6% 57%
CMYK1 0 9 41
CIE LabL: 62.0 a: -3.2 b: 6.6
XYZX: 28.05 Y: 30.36 Z: 28.42
Strip215 pos. C4