First Kiss vs Evergreen Fog

First KissPPGvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.6Distinct difference

First Kiss (PPG) and Evergreen Fog (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. First Kiss reads as beige-pink, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 31-point LRV gap — 61 for First Kiss vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means First Kiss will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 21.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 7 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

First Kiss vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

7 real rooms side by side. Seeing First Kiss and Evergreen Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. First Kiss reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.

First KissA scandinavian living room painted in First Kiss

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

@mybudgetrecipes

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. First Kiss returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

First KissA scandinavian bedroom painted in First Kiss

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

@mybudgetrecipes

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. First Kiss returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

First KissFirst Kiss — modern luxury kitchen

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog kitchen cabinets evergreen fog alabaster

@mybudgetrecipes

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. First Kiss returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

First KissFirst Kiss — coastal bathroom

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

@mybudgetrecipes

Home Office

Home office walls matter more than most — you're looking at them all day, and a color that reads fine at first can become tiring over time. First Kiss returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

First KissPPG First Kiss in a neutral home office

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog home office color review

@mybudgetrecipes

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. First Kiss returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

First KissFirst Kiss color — traditional house inspiration

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogCraftsman House with White Trim and Stonework in Evergreen Fog

@homeimprovementdude

Front Door

On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. First Kiss reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.

First Kissrustic modern front door featuring First Kiss by PPG

@simplywalldecor

Evergreen FogFarmhouse Front Door with White Trim and Evergreen Fog

@homeimprovementdude

Color Details

First Kiss
PPG · PPG1017-2
Hex#d9cac3
LRV61.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1017-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

First Kiss vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see First Kiss 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 First Kiss comparisons

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

White Dove
First Kiss
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
First Kiss
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
First Kiss
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
First Kiss
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

First Kiss reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
First Kiss
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

First Kiss reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
First Kiss
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
First Kiss
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

First Kiss reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
First Kiss
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

First Kiss is the lighter choice

French Gray
First Kiss
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

First Kiss reads noticeably lighter

Naval
First Kiss
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
First Kiss
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

First Kiss reads slightly lighter

Bancha
First Kiss
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
First Kiss
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

First Kiss reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
First Kiss
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
First Kiss
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
First Kiss
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
First Kiss
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
First Kiss
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
First Kiss
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
First Kiss
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
First Kiss
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

First Kiss reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
First Kiss
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
First Kiss
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
First Kiss
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
First Kiss
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

First Kiss reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
First Kiss
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
First Kiss
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Cement grey
First Kiss
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

First Kiss is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
First Kiss
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

First Kiss reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
First Kiss
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter