Evergreen Fog SW 9130

Evergreen Fog LRV and undertone

Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) has an LRV of 30, placing it in the mid-tone depth category. Light reflectance value measures the proportion of visible light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At 30, Evergreen Fog reflects less light than many pale neutrals, so it can create a noticeably deeper wall surface. Its color family is green, and its calculated undertone is green. The green component may appear more or less prominent depending on nearby colors and the light source.

North-facing daylight tends to be cooler and can change how green paint reads against neutral trim. South-facing light is generally warmer and stronger, which may alter the perceived balance. In rooms with limited daylight, a lower-LRV wall color can appear darker than expected. Test a large sample on more than one wall and observe it throughout the day before settling on a finish.

Evergreen Fog in other brands

Behr Muted Sage (N350-5) has an LRV of 28.0 and ΔE 3.6, making it a close measured match with a visible difference side by side. PPG Gray Heron (PPG1033-5) has an LRV of 28.0 and ΔE 4.2, placing it just beyond the close range. PPG Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), with an LRV of 31.0 and ΔE 5.5, is only similar by the measured comparison. These alternatives have nearby LRVs but increasingly different color measurements.

Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4) has an LRV of 38.0 and ΔE 6.0, so it is also only similar, with substantially higher light reflectance. ΔE values below 1 indicate near-identical colors, 1 to 2 indicate very close colors, 2 to 4 indicate close but visible differences, and values above 4 indicate only similar colors. Treat these comparisons as starting points and view physical samples under the intended lighting.

Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives

Sherwin-Williams Acacia Haze (SW 9132) has an LRV of 32, two points above Evergreen Fog. It offers a small increase in light reflectance and may suit a room where a slightly lighter surface is preferred. Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has an LRV of 39, while Sherwin-Williams Ellie Gray (SW 7650) has an LRV of 40. Both reflect more light, creating a more noticeable change in depth than Acacia Haze.

Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) has an LRV of 41, making it the lightest of these listed alternatives by reflectance. None of these same-brand options is darker than Evergreen Fog by LRV. To assess contrast, place the sample beside the planned trim and adjacent wall colors. A higher-LRV alternative can appear brighter, but its measured color difference also affects whether it looks like a close substitute.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Evergreen Fog.