Smoky Grape vs Evergreen Fog

Smoky GrapePPGvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 20.9Distinct difference

Where Smoky Grape belongs to PPG's range, Evergreen Fog is a Sherwin-Williams color. Smoky Grape reads as grey, while Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (30 vs 30), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 20.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Smoky Grape
PPG · PPG1174-5
Hex#9b8fa6
LRV30.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1174-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Smoky Grape vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Grape 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 Smoky Grape comparisons

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

White Dove
Smoky Grape
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Smoky Grape
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Smoky Grape
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Smoky Grape reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Smoky Grape
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Smoky Grape
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Smoky Grape
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Smoky Grape
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Smoky Grape
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Smoky Grape reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Smoky Grape
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Smoky Grape
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Smoky Grape is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Smoky Grape
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Smoky Grape
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Smoky Grape reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Smoky Grape
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Smoky Grape
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Smoky Grape
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Smoky Grape reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Smoky Grape
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Smoky Grape
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Smoky Grape
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Smoky Grape
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Smoky Grape reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Smoky Grape
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Smoky Grape
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Smoky Grape
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Smoky Grape
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Smoky Grape reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Smoky Grape
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Smoky Grape reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Smoky Grape
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Smoky Grape
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Smoky Grape
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Smoky Grape reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Smoky Grape
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Smoky Grape reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Smoky Grape
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Smoky Grape
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice