Evergreen Fog vs Mariner
Evergreen Fog and Mariner come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Evergreen Fog belongs to the green-grey family and Mariner to the blue family. The 15-point LRV gap — 46 for Mariner vs 30 for Evergreen Fog — means Mariner will open up a space more effectively. Where Evergreen Fog leans neutral, Mariner reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.1 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.
Evergreen Fog vs Mariner in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Evergreen Fog and Mariner in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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. Mariner returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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. Mariner reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Evergreen Fog.
Color Details
Evergreen Fog vs Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evergreen Fog on one side and Mariner 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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