Wood Shadow vs Evergreen Fog

Wood Shadow is a Cloverdale Paint color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Wood Shadow reads as greige-grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 36 vs 30, Wood Shadow will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Wood Shadow vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Wood Shadow and Evergreen Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Wood Shadow has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Wood ShadowWood Shadow 0205 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Wood Shadow gives the walls a little more lift.

Wood ShadowWood Shadow 0205 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Wood Shadow gives the walls a little more lift.

Wood ShadowWood Shadow 0205 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Wood Shadow gives the walls a little more lift.

Wood ShadowWood Shadow 0205 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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Color Details

Wood Shadow
Cloverdale Paint · 0205
Hex#A9A092
LRV36.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0205
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Wood Shadow vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wood Shadow on one side and Evergreen Fog on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Wood Shadow comparisons

See how Wood Shadow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Wood Shadow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Wood Shadow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Wood Shadow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Wood Shadow is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Wood Shadow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Wood Shadow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Wood Shadow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Wood Shadow
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Wood Shadow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Wood Shadow reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Wood Shadow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Wood Shadow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Wood Shadow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Wood Shadow reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Wood Shadow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Wood Shadow reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Wood Shadow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Wood Shadow is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Wood Shadow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Wood Shadow reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Wood Shadow
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Wood Shadow is the lighter choice

Piazza
Wood Shadow
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Wood Shadow
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Wood Shadow
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Wood Shadow reads slightly lighter

Senses
Wood Shadow
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Wood Shadow
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Wood Shadow is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Wood Shadow
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Wood Shadow
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Wood Shadow reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Wood Shadow
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Wood Shadow reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Wood Shadow
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Wood Shadow is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Wood Shadow
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Wood Shadow
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Wood Shadow reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Wood Shadow
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Wood Shadow
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Wood Shadow
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Wood Shadow
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Wood Shadow reads noticeably lighter