Evergreen Fog vs Secret Cove
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Evergreen Fog reads as green-grey, while Secret Cove reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 30 vs 25, Evergreen Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Evergreen Fog's neutral character against Secret Cove's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Evergreen Fog vs Secret Cove in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Evergreen Fog and Secret Cove in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Evergreen Fog gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Evergreen Fog vs Secret Cove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evergreen Fog on one side and Secret Cove 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.
More Evergreen Fog comparisons
See how Evergreen Fog stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
