Pacific Fog vs Soft Sage paint color comparison

Pacific Fog vs Soft Sage

Pacific Fog and Soft Sage come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 22-point LRV gap — 71 for Pacific Fog vs 50 for Soft Sage — means Pacific Fog will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pacific Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9627
LRV71.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9627
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Soft Sage
Sherwin-Williams · 9647
LRV49.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9647
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Pacific Fog vs Soft Sage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pacific Fog on one side and Soft Sage 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.