Evergreen Fog

Overview

Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) is a sophisticated sage green with a calm, gray influence. Its soft, muted appearance gives spaces a natural, grounded quality without feeling overly rustic or strongly colorful. With its balanced green-gray character and hex value of #95978A, Evergreen Fog sits in the middle range of the color spectrum: it is noticeably deeper than a pale neutral but still light enough to feel comfortable and livable in many interiors.

Sherwin-Williams selected Evergreen Fog as its 2022 Color of the Year, reflecting the growing preference for restorative, nature-inspired colors. It works especially well in homes where you want color and personality without overwhelming the architecture or furnishings.

Undertones

Evergreen Fog’s primary identity is a muted green softened by gray. Depending on the lighting and surrounding finishes, it may appear more green, more gray, or slightly blue-green. In north-facing rooms or spaces with cool LED bulbs, the gray and cooler qualities may become more noticeable. In warm natural light, the color tends to feel softer and more organic.

As with any complex paint color, sample Evergreen Fog on multiple walls before committing. Flooring, countertops, nearby exterior surfaces, and the direction of natural light can all influence how this color reads throughout the day.

Best Rooms

Evergreen Fog is an excellent choice for bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways. In a bedroom, it creates a restful backdrop that pairs beautifully with linen, wood, woven textures, and natural fibers. In an office, the color feels focused and mature without the heaviness of a dark charcoal or navy.

It can also bring a welcoming sense of depth to a dining room or foyer. For open-concept homes, Evergreen Fog works well as an accent area or as a unifying wall color when paired with warm white trim and natural wood details.

Cabinets

Evergreen Fog is particularly attractive on kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and mudroom cabinets. Its subdued quality makes it distinctive while remaining timeless enough for long-term use. On cabinetry, it pairs well with light quartz, marble-look surfaces, butcher block, matte black hardware, aged brass, and warm wood flooring.

For a stronger contrast, use Evergreen Fog on a kitchen island while keeping perimeter cabinets a soft white or warm neutral. On full-height cabinetry, consider testing the color under both daytime and evening lighting to make sure its gray-green depth suits the room.

Exterior Use

Evergreen Fog can be a beautiful exterior color for siding, shutters, front doors, and detached structures. It complements brick, stone, cedar, and other natural materials, making it a strong option for craftsman, transitional, cottage, and modern farmhouse homes.

On large exterior surfaces, Evergreen Fog may appear lighter and more washed by bright sunlight than it does indoors. Pair it with a crisp or warm off-white trim, depending on the surrounding materials. For a front door, it offers a welcoming alternative to traditional green, blue, or black.

Trim Pairings

For a clean, gentle contrast, pair Evergreen Fog with Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042) or Alabaster (SW 7008). Pure White (SW 7005) provides a brighter, fresher look, especially in contemporary spaces. If you prefer a softer, less stark combination, use a warm white trim color that complements the room’s flooring and countertops.

Coordinating Colors

Evergreen Fog coordinates naturally with Urbane Bronze (SW 7048), Accessible Beige (SW 7036), Pewter Green (SW 6208), and Redend Point (SW 9081). Warm wood tones, creamy whites, terracotta, muted brass, and natural stone also complement its organic character.

Call to Action

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