After the Storm vs Evergreen Fog
After the Storm and Evergreen Fog come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, After the Storm belongs to the blue-grey family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. The 28-point LRV gap — 30 for Evergreen Fog vs 3 for After the Storm — means Evergreen Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where After the Storm leans cool, Evergreen Fog reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
After the Storm vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing After the Storm 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. Evergreen Fog reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than After the Storm.
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. Evergreen Fog reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than After the Storm.
Color Details
After the Storm vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see After the Storm on one side and Evergreen Fog on the other.
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.
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