How 5 Experts Used Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog and You Can Too! (Plus Dupes) 9130

Evergreen Fog is a gray heavy sage green, and former Sherwin Williams Color of the Year! Sage Green is still very much on trend for 2026, but does Evergreen Fog still fit the bill?

Want to see the 2026 Colors of the Year? Check them out here.

Let’s take a look at all things Evergreen Fog. We will talk undertones, coordinating colors, similar shades, and dupes. Plus: How the experts put it to work in real homes!

What Color is Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog? (9130)

Almost all gray-green colors will trick you if you let them! They typically look much much greener in real life than they do on the swatch.

If you’re here because you’ve seen Evergreen Fog on the wall, the color chip will have you doing a double take. This is a great example of Evergreen Fog looking pretty green, and the swatch looks “meh” in comparison:

Evergreen fog is a true gray green.

What Are the Undertones of Evergreen Fog?

Technically, Evergreen Fog does have some warmer undertones, because it is right on the yellow end of green. In real life however, it tends to stay fairly cool.

I would say that Evergreen Fog most often looks something like this:

I would describe this most common look, as a mid-toned green on the cooler side of sage. This color can also range in appearance from very gray, to quite green, but we will look at all of Evergreen Fog’s faces when we get to real homes.

Is Evergreen Fog Warm or Cool?

I view Evergreen Fog as a neutral paint color.

Greens are typically categorized as “cool” colors on the color wheel, but since they sit between yellow (warm) and blue (cool) they often make great neutrals.

On paper, Evergreen Fog is found in the warmer side of green on the color wheel:

The gray helps balance out the warmth, and I would say that it most often appears fairly neutral.

To emphasize the neutral/cooler side of Evergreen Fog, use it with warm colors like cream or terracotta. For warmer gray green tones, use it with blues and bright whites.

LRV of Evergreen Fog

The LRV of a color indicates on a scale of 0 – 100 how much light a color reflects (or doesn’t reflect). True black has an LRV of 0 and pure white has an LRV of 100.

In the paint world, we are working in a range of about 3 – 93 because no paint color is purely black or completely white.

The LRV of Evergreen Fog is 30, which solidly makes it a mid-toned color.

The Evergreen Fog Color Strip from Sherwin Williams

Sometimes Sherwin Williams adds colors to existing color strips (they usually start with a “9”), and as far as I can tell, that’s what they did here. In this case, I’m not too sure if they did that after the fact, because they wanted a “home” for Evergreen Fog, or maybe the other colors were quite popular, and they wanted to add an option.

Either way, they have grouped Evergreen Fog into the color strip that used to run from Ethereal White to Shade Grown:

They have since bumped Ethereal White off the color strip, and it now officially starts with Conservative Gray, but I’ve worked it into one for you:

These are all very beautiful colors!

Lighter Version of Evergreen Fog

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Escape Gray (6185)

You can see from the color strip that Evergreen Fog slots in pretty nicely between Escape Gray and Dried Thyme.

Escape Gray has an LRV of 41, so it’s lighter than Evergreen Fog, but not by a huge margin. It would be a great option if Evergreen Fog is just a little bit too dark for you.

Darker Version of Evergreen Fog

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Dried Thyme (6186)

On the other side of Evergreen Fog, Dried Thyme has an LRV of 21, so again it’s darker but not by too much.

You should know that Dried Thyme is a little more green-forward than Evergreen Fog. You can see that Evergreen Fog looks more muted in comparison.

Dried Thyme happens to be a dupe for the Valspar 2026 “Color of the Year.”

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Rosemary (6187)

If you want more contrast, Rosemary is approaching a dark gray green with an LRV of 14.

Rosemary is not quite as neutral as Evergreen Fog. It is much more green forward, and looks closer to a true rosemary leaf color.

I love Rosemary! You will love this post: Sherwin Williams Rosemary (The Unofficial Color of the Year?)

I will take you through some more color comparisons in a minute, but first: Let’s see Evergreen Fog in action!

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog for Your Home’s Interior

Let’s take a look at how other people have used Evergreen Fog. Trust me, you need to see a few photos to wrap your mind around this one.

(Or maybe that’s just me.)

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog in a Bedroom

First up, how fun is this bedroom?

This room features Evergreen Fog on the walls, and Rosemary on the ceiling. It’s a bold combo, but somehow feels cozy and traditional.

In this next room the lighting shows off the slightly warm undertone of Evergreen Fog:

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog in a Stylish Bathroom

This bathroom not only features the chicest of finishes, it also boasts a pretty unique color combo!

I love the bronze, the woodland wallpaper, really all of it!

For the vanity, the homeowner chose the color Pashmina by Benjamin Moore.

Not colors that I would have been brave enough to put together, but doesn’t it look great?

What a gorgeous space!

This is the part where I tell you that it’s a children’s bathroom, and then go upstairs and cry about where I went wrong.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog on Kitchen Cabinets

Since I very first wrote this post, Evergreen Fog has gotten a lot more popular, and I now have several really good examples for kitchen cabinets. For the sake of not making this post waaay too long, I have made a post dedicated to the topic: Evergreen Fog is Trending on Kitchen Cabinets, Here are 6 Kitchens that Did it Right, but I will still share a little bit here.

Here is a look at Evergreen Fog that is pretty typical for kitchen cabinets:

Here is another beautiful kitchen that looks pretty typical, but on the lighter side:

Next is a look at Evergreen Fog on kitchen cabinets where it look its darkest and most gray:

Evergreen Fog looks so lovely and smoky here!

It also looks great with the warm oak color of the floors, so you could definitely use Evergreen Fog if you have oak cabinets!

Now for the next kitchen! Let’s start with the most accurate photo:

From here the rest of the kitchen looks brighter and less gray than you would expect.

I’m not sure if it’s due to the super bright lighting or the warm wood everywhere in the kitchen, but if you are sold on the color as it appears in this next photo, check out Sherwin Williams Clary Sage instead.

Here is another look, which again is very light:

I am in love with that wallpaper! So much so that I immediately did some online shopping for something similar. I’m debating ordering it for my powder room.

(Peel and stick obviously. The wallpaper guy* I married refuses to do any more DIY.)

*not a real wallpaper guy

I have a post dedicated to Green Kitchen Cabinets, and another specifically to Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets if you want to see even more color choices.

How Will Evergreen Fog Look on an Exterior?

Sage greens are pretty popular right now, even for exteriors, so I was surprised not to find Evergreen Fog on any exterior paint jobs.

I did finally find it on some siding in a now enclosed porch, and siding is siding…right?

Here is another look:

I figure any example is better than nothing, so hopefully these two similar houses also give you an idea.

Here is Rosemary on an exterior.

Evergreen Fog will be lighter and more gray than this home.

On the more gray side, here is Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull:

Carolina Gull is a bit cooler than Evergreen Fog, but I chose a picture where it looks warmer. I think this is pretty close to how Evergreen Fog would look an exterior.

These two colors also have similar LRVs.

I also noticed that Hayley’s exterior is pretty similar to a warmer look for Evergreen Fog:

Evergreen Fog in a Color Palette

Here is how Evergreen Fog would look with a number of designer favorite paint colors:

Evergreen Fog Complementary & Coordinating Colors

Evergreen Fog With Chantilly Lace

If you’ve been here before, or if you stay awhile, you will know that Chantilly Lace is my favorite white!

This nice clean shade from Benjamin Moore is a green-based white, so I always want to pair it with greens. It is a true white though, so it’s really the thought that counts.

Evergreen Fog and Gray Owl

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl is a great neutral color that has a whiff of gray green as well! It’s nice and light if you want to use Evergreen Fog as an accent and something a little softer everywhere else.

Evergreen Fog With Repose Gray, Revere Pewter, or Agreeable Gray

The trifecta of famous neutral paint colors! (Well, these plus Accessible Beige, but a “quad-fecta” isn’t a thing.)

I lumped these three together because you could really use any of them with Evergreen Fog.

My preference would be Repose Gray, because it will keep Evergreen Fog looking a little cooler, but it’s a personal choice.

Accessible Beige and Evergreen Fog

I included Accessible Beige because it is a super popular neutral, and a lot of people will be wondering if these two work together.

I’m not sure that these two like each other. Evergreen Fog pulls out more of the warm tones in Accessible Beige, and makes it look a little peachy.

If you love this color, consider Shoji White. It’s similar to Accessible Beige, but lighter. If you use it as your wall and trim color, it will stay looking more neutral.

(At first glance, Shoji White looks too dark for trim and doors, but I have some great examples in my post: Sherwin Williams Shoji White In Real Homes to prove that I’m not crazy!)

Evergreen Fog With Black Magic

Sherwin Williams Black Magic is a great true black paint color, but it’s just a touch softer than a stark jet black.

If you are looking for a black accent color, it would look great with Evergreen Fog.

(Of course if you want jet black, take a look at Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.)

Evergreen Fog With Hale Navy

Navy blues love green, and Benjamin Moore Hale Navy is the OG Navy.

Hale Navy is close to being the official complementary color for evergreen fog, which would technically be a grayish blue/purple.

For a Sherwin Williams option, try Cyberspace or Perle Noir.

Evergreen Fog With Urbane Bronze

Where would the 2022 Color of the Year be without the 2021 Color of the Year?

That’s right, Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze held the title in 2021, and its popularity is still going. (Benjamin Moore selected almost the same thing as their color of the year for 2026!)

A swatch just doesn’t do it justice. Urbane Bronze is a rich bronzey color that somehow manages to have a metallic aura. I do think these would work together, but Urbane Bronze is also a chameleon, so you will definitely want to test it out!

What Trim Colors Go With Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog?

I noticed that a lot of people chose to pair Evergreen Fog with warm wood tones, so it should definitely work with existing oak trim.

Sage greens are very traditional, so they are also well suited to dark wood trim.

White Paint that Goes with Evergreen Fog

If you’re thinking white trim, here are a few choices!

• Alabaster
• Shoji White
• High Reflective White
• Snowbound

Alabaster and Shoji White are the softer, warmer whites if you want a lower contrast cozy feel.

For maximum contrast and crisp white trim, go with High Reflective White – Sherwin Williams brightest white.

Snowbound is a great trim choice because it’s a little softer than High Reflective White, but not overtly creamy like Alabaster and Shoji. It’s a nice compromise.

Evergreen Fog Compared to Other Sherwin Williams Paint Colors

Is your head spinning with all of the gray green sagey choices you could make? Allow me to clarify! Here is Evergreen Fog compared to similar Sherwin Williams colors.

A few of these colors are all on the same color strip, and often compared to Evergreen Fog:

Comparing Evergreen Fog to Popular Benjamin Moore, Behr, and PPG Colors

Here are a few more greens that you may also be considering alongside Evergreen Fog:

Evergreen Fog Dupes from Other Brands

Now let’s dive into some colors that are great alternatives to Evergreen Fog. Whether you are looking to save a few dollars, or you just can’t get to a Sherwin Williams store, I’ve got options!

Here are the dupes we will be talking about from every brand:

Evergreen Fog in Benjamin Moore

From Benjamin Moore, the closest dupe I found for Evergreen Fog is Storm Cloud Gray.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Benjamin Moore Storm Cloud Gray (2140-40)

Storm Cloud Gray is a tiny bit darker than Evergreen Fog, with an LRV of 28.88:

It is also just a hair warmer than Evergreen Fog.

Valspar Equivalent to Evergreen Fog

Over at Lowe’s, the best color match for Evergreen Fog is the color Gray Expose.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Valspar Gray Expose (5007-2A)

Gray Expose is a hair cooler and more gray than Evergreen Fog, although the LRV is the same, at 30.5.

Evergreen Fog in Farrow & Ball

I wouldn’t normally include Farrow & Ball, but their popular color Pigeon is also very similar to Evergreen Fog:

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Farrow & Ball Pigeon (25)

Pigeon by Farrow & Ball should be warmer and lighter than Evergreen Fog. We are guessing a little, because F & B do not share any information about their colors online, not even the LRV!

The swatch tells us one thing, but I can say from experience that Pigeon can actually look quite blue, where Evergreen Fog never does.

(You can see a few pictures in my post Fabulous Sage Green Trim Colors to Uplevel Your Aesthetic)

Based on experiments with other colors, I feel pretty confident that the LRV of Pigeon is approx 33.

Evergreen Fog Behr Equivalent (Home Depot)

Behr put me through it when I was trying to find dupes for Evergreen Fog! I finally settled on Behr Hunter’s Hollow as the best color match.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog vs Hunter’s Hollow (MQ6-21)

Hunter’s Hollow is a little lighter than Evergreen Fog, with an LRV of 32.

Other than that, this one is a dead ringer:

Evergreen Fog Final Moody Musings

Okay that’s it from me and Evergreen Fog. Thank you so much for sticking around to the end, that actually helps my blog!

Let’s recap:

• Evergreen Fog can look cool or warm, but it works well as a neutral
• With an LRV of 30, Evergreen Fog is a perfect not-too-dark not-too-light color
• Evergreen Fog would be an unexpected but safe choice for cabinets or exteriors

Before you go, all I seem to write about lately is green!

Check out some more colors that you might like: