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Where to apply, what colors to combine it with, and how to pick the right lighting
Picking up a proper and, what is even more important, suitable paint color for our home painting project often becomes quite a challenge for most of us.
Since not everyone is knowledgeable about color theory, and even fewer have heard of such a thing as a color wheel (what wheel?!), deciding on what paint you want to apply on your walls must be done very accurately.
Fortunately, you can always opt for a win-win solution and make use of one of the colors that belong to the wide family of neutrals. For instance, Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams is a great choice since this paint color has multiple areas of application.
First of all, it can be combined with quite many other colors, and second, it is itself a very pleasant neutral shade that will fit almost any home design.
So today we will tell you more about this paint color, its “anatomy” and areas of use in your home. Like this, you will be able to say for sure whether Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams is what you need or not.
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What Is Evergreen Fog By Sherwin Williams?
When you pick up a paint color to apply onto your interior walls, it is important to define the type of this color to be able to decide on other shades of paint that are going to be used in the same room.
As for the Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams brand, to most of you it may seem to be simply dark gray, as Encycolorpedia says. But in fact, this is a green hue. A green gray hue, as it is technically classified.
Since this color has greige undertones, it is a bit tricky in use since it can become dramatically different in different lighting conditions. Also, this paint color will look different if paired with distinct colors, decor, or fixed elements.
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What Are Evergreen Fog Undertones?
Knowing what undertones your paint has means a lot since it will help you to define how your walls will look under different lighting conditions or when being paired with colorful pieces of furniture or decor elements in the room.
If we take a look at the Evergreen Fog paint color, we will see that it belongs to the family of neutrals which makes it quite a multipurpose shade. However, since it has greige undertones, this color is somewhat tricky. Greige means the blend of gray and beige, and with such undertones, Evergreen Fog may react in quite an unexpected way if being placed under certain types of lighting.
In addition, you need to make sure that the furniture and other elements of decor in the room have colors that fit Evergreen Fog well, otherwise, it may appear to be and look not quite what you expected!
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Is Evergreen Fog a Warm Or a Cool Color?
This question bothers those who have strong preferences regarding the warmth or coolness of their walls’ color. And it makes sense in fact. Some of us prefer warmer tones of colors since they really make the space look cozy and comforting whilst others are more into cooler and more “strict” shades and hues.
So if you are thinking of applying Evergreen Fog in your home and you are hesitating whether it is a cool or a warm shade, be aware that it belongs to cool colors. When applied onto the walls, it evokes the calming and relaxing feeling in you thanks to its soothing and subtle shades.
This is also the reason why Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is pretty versatile and can be used on the walls both indoors and out.
Coordinating Colors For Evergreen Fog By Sherwin Williams
Having all your house painted in one color is the easiest way to deal with the painting task, however, living in a monochromatic surrounding is not fun at all! This is why we always make use of a few other colors to make our home interiors look more vivid and diverse.
However, picking the appropriate coordinating colors is not that easy as you might think! Especially if you have to deal with the paint color that has greige undertones in it, such as Evergreen Fog.
So to make it easier for you, we picked the best coordinating colors that Evergreen Fog goes well with. They are
What are these colors in particular? Well, Ethereal White is a creamy paint color that has soft greige undertones. It can not be considered literally white, but still it pairs exceptionally well with Evergreen Fog since they both share the same undertones.
As for the Dried Edamame, it is a warm and neutral brown, and it creates a wonderful pair with Evergreen Fog since both are earthy colors. Finally, if you are looking for a good and balanced neutral as a coordinating color for your Evergreen Fog, consider using Neutral Ground which is a creamy off-white.
There is another paint color that can work as coordinating one for the Evergreen Fog, and it is a well-known warm greige. Yes, we are talking about Accessible Beige! However, we would say it will work with Evergreen Fog well only if used in a room that has plenty of natural light.
If you apply it in a shady room, Accessible Beige will reveal its muddy and dark shades.
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How Does Lighting Affect Evergreen Fog?
Lighting is an essential factor that must be taken into consideration when you are going to paint your interior walls with a neutral paint. See, neutrals can be rather sensitive to light which means that the same color will reveal itself differently in a well-lit and a poorly-lit space. Also, it matters whether the lighting is natural or not.
So to avoid any mistakes and not end up with the walls that will be constantly disappointing you, make sure you take into consideration a few handy tips regarding the Evergreen Fog application and lighting:
- The color itself looks somewhat dark, but it will look much lighter in a room that has plenty of natural lighting!
- If you apply this paint color in a south-facing room, it will reveal its grey green tones leaning towards sage green.
- In case it is applied in a north-facing room, Evergreen Fog will look much darker, nearly as a deep muddy gray!
This is why we strongly recommend everyone test the paint you chose first before applying it all over the room. Like this, you will see how the color will work in this particular space and in this specific lighting.
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What Is the Best Trim Color of Evergreen Fog SW 9130?
Like any neutral color, Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams goes really well with trims. However, if you do decide on trimming, you will have to pick up the trimming color that your Evergreen will pop up with!
Depending on what effect you are planning to achieve, we can suggest a few alternative options of paint colors that will become excellent trim colors!
- For creating a bold contrast, consider going with Alabaster which is a bright white with a greige undertone. Since it shares the same undertone with Evergreen Fog, these two will complement each other perfectly!
- In case you are looking for a more muted combination, we would recommend you go with Shoji White which is another white with greige undertones. Only unlike the Alabaster, this one is way less bright having more creaminess in it.
With these trimming colors, Evergreen Fog will reveal itself to its best making your room look both stylish and cozy.
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Where In Your House Is It Best to Apply of Evergreen Fog SW 9130?
Since Evergreen Fog belongs to neutral paint colors, it can be considered pretty versatile. It can be combined with quite many other colors, as well as used in many different rooms in the house. However, unlike greiges, this color must be used with extra care in terms of lighting of the space you are going to use it in!
And just to show you how versatile it is, check out what rooms will surely benefit from having their walls painted with Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog:
- living room
- bedroom
- bathroom
- kitchen
It can even be used for painting your kitchen cabinets and – just imagine that! – for the exterior paint works!
Evergreen Fog In Your Living Room
When applied in the living room, SW Evergreen Fog can work really well as an accent color. It is dark enough but not too dark at the same time. And also, this green gray paint will work successfully with quite many other colors both on the walls and in the interior.
However, take the lighting in your living room into account before you start painting the walls! See, if your living room faces north, Evergreen Fog may look much darker than it looks in a south-faced space.
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Evergreen Fog In the Bedroom
When thinking of this color used in a bedroom, most of you would probably feel somewhat puzzled. Isn’t it too dark for this kind of space? However, if the lighting is proper and if you like such earthy greenish tones on your walls, you will find Evergreen Fog an ideal match for your sleeping space!
By the way, those who really enjoy this type of colors in their bedrooms say that this particular paint, if applied in a bedroom with plenty of daylight, does make it feel like you are sleeping in a forest!
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Is Evergreen Fog Suitable For the Bathroom?
The bathroom is another space that can win from being painted with Evergreen Fog. We are more used to painting bathrooms with much lighter colors, that’s true, but this paint, if applied correctly with the proper lighting being used, can create quite an interesting effect on your bathroom walls!
Pair it with brassy decor elements, wooden items, and green plants, and your bathroom will transform into a bohemian-like space.
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How Will Evergreen Fog Work On Kitchen Cabinets?
You may not want to paint all your kitchen this green-gray color, but you can touch your kitchen cabinets with it to create color accents here and there around the room. And if your kitchen walls are painted white, or any of greiges they will pair with this earthy greenish color exceptionally well!
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Exterior Use Of Evergreen Fog
This paint by Sherwin Williams is so beneficial also because it can be used on your house facade as well! Moreover, it will work both as a trim color and as an all-over color. However, do please take into consideration that, if you live in the area with mostly cloudy and dull days, a house painted with Evergreen Fog may look somewhat too dark.
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How Well Does Evergreen Fog Work With Other Colors By Sherwin Williams?
If you already have rooms in your house painted with other neutrals and/or greiges, picking up the color that will harmoniously pair with them will always be a challenge. To help you manage and create a balanced ensemble, we prepared descriptions for a few paint color pairs that have Evergreen Fog and that will work great with each other.
Evergreen Fog vs Acacia Haze
If we compare these two colors by putting them side by side, we will see that Acacia Haze looks somewhat more gray in comparison to its counterpart.
Evergreen Fog, on the contrary, shows more of green tones in it looking dustier, earthier, and warmer.
They can be used together, but only if applied on different surfaces.
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Evergreen Fog vs Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay contains more gray tones in it than Evergreen Fog which is significantly greener and earthier. In addition, Oyster Bay looks much cooler than its more warm “colleague”.
But in general, these two can be successfully used together and even on the same surface.
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Evergreen Fog vs Retreat
Retreat by Sherwin Williams reminds of Evergreen Fog only being noticeably darker with much more pronounced green tones in it. Since they are pretty much alike, using them both in the same room makes no sense, but if you are looking for a warmer and deeper color for your walls that has leafy tones, consider taking Retreat into account!
So, now you have learned almost everything about the Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog paint color, its use, color “anatomy”, and its strong and weak sides.
We told you what colors it can be paired with better than with others, and also, you are now aware of all the possible places this paint can be used in your home!
With that in mind, you will easily pick up matching paint colors to turn your house into a stylish, modern, and cozy space that you will always enjoy staying in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
⭐ Does SW Evergreen Fog belong to greiges?
No, it’s neutral that has greige undertones.
⭐ Can SW Evergreen Fog be used in the toilet room to paint the walls?
Only if your toilet is rather spacious. Otherwise, the color will make a small space look even smaller.
⭐ Can I paint my garden furniture with Evergreen Fog?
Since this paint can be used on facades, we assume it’s ok if you use it for what you have just said.
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Comparing October Mist vs Evergreen Fog colors, which one reads greener?
Personally, I see BM October Mist as a greener color, perhaps due to its lighter tone.
I want to paint my living room with Evergreen Fog, but I don’t know what colors to use in the room to make it look more colorful and less tranquil. I just want to add a few brighter color accents! What color palette would you suggest for the Evergreen Fog color?
Hello. First of all, stick to muted colors and shades since this green-gray is muted as well. If you use too bold and juicy colors, they will look eye-tearing! I’d say, try Bakelite Gold to add more mustard-yellow or SW Sandbank, which is a pleasant and muted powder pink. But you can also use browns (e.g., Uber Umber) or muted orange colors like Woven Wicker SW 9104 (although it reads like a light brown).
Hi, folks! I need your help with my little dilemma. See, I really love SW Evergreen Fog! But I don’t know where I can use Evergreen Fog color in my kitchen. The room is pretty small, so painting the walls is hardly an option. What else could you recommend?
Hi! Well, what about painting your cabinets? Or, maybe, your backsplash if you have it? I don’t know what color your kitchen walls are, but if they’re white, you can easily paint cabinets, shelves, and even your kitchen door with this green!
Does nayone know whether Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams can be used on exterior walls?
I don’t know whether manufacturer considers this color exterior, but I like how it looks on exterior walls. We painted our cabin with it once and it looked really great!
Is Evergreen Fog a nice color for bedroom? I like how it looks on a swatch, but will it read the same on the walls?
My advise is to sample this color before you use it. This way, you will see how it may read in your bedroom surrounded by other colors in it. But generally, I’d say this green-gray color is wonderful to use on bedroom walls! it is very calming and relaxed, perfectly muted and balanced. Ideal for creating a relaxed space!
Question, I have an a-frame (really a pentagon shape) with wooden cathedral ceiling, whole wall is windows. Faces southwest onlooking to the woods. We get tons of light. Would evergreen fog show up more green, or too much, with the light coming in behind the trees? Would acacia haze be a better fit? don’t want too much green! I like the depth of the gray I see in some pictures and prefer going closer that way. Urbane bronze is one of my favorite colors, which I plan to incorporate in other ways.
I am thinking of painting my upper cabinets in my kitchen (there will only be two) with all lower cabinets stained provincial. Walls will be painted alabaster. The room gets a lot of natural light from windows that are facing the north/ northwest.
We are building a new home it is a farmhouse craftsman style with hardy board and batten/lap siding mix, stack stone around base and rustic wood pillars, double entrance door and shutters. We continue to be drawn towards the evergreen fog color, that was even before we saw it listed as the color of the year. Our windows are black, I’m not fond of trimming out the house with an accent color. So would that be acceptable. I open to your suggestions.
I think if you trim a little around the windows it goes well and be more bright.
First, I am considering painting the cabinets in my mudroom/laundry SW Evergreen Fog, however this room gets zero natural light. Would that be problematic? Second, would Evergreen Fog pair well with BM White Dove, which is the color or my corresponding walls and trim? Thanks for your insights.
Hi) Yes for sure it will pair well with a White Dove Also Alabaster will be a good option I think!
Thinking of using Balanced Beige in my living room and foyer with accent walls in Evergreen Fog. Will these colors compliment each other? So hard to tell with the tiny samples.
Hi Monica! As for the colors you want to use, Balanced Beige will hardly create a harmonious pair with Evergreen Fog. See, these two colors are too different in terms of warmth – Balanced Beige is much more warm-toned than Evergreen Fog. Instead, we would recommend you pair your Balanced Beige with SW Gray Matters, or SW Magnetic Gray.
I have a North facing sunroom and looking for a warm color. Would Evergreen fog be a good choice? The ceiling and floors will be a warm oak. Thanks
Hey Kristy. Yes, Evergreen Fog can work well for the north-facing room since in this lighting, the color will look darker and thus warmer.
I love Evergreen fog but I’m looking for something slightly lighter! Any suggestions? I want to paint my kitchen cabinets a gray green!
ask for it to be lightened 25%- 50%
Hi Katy! Have you thought of BM October Mist? It’s lighter than Evergreen Fog and it also has those slight greenish undertones.
Would Evergrren Fog work as an accent color on just one south facing wall which is the dining area of our open concept modern ranch with taupe colored cabinets in kitchen & medium light wood colored floors. The walls are all a white (grey undertones)
It definitely should work, also compare it with some light and bright accent color.
Do you think painting a living room that faces north with SW Evergreen Fog is a good idea? I like how this color looks on its own but I’m not sure whether it will be the same great on the walls. Besides, there is not that much daylight in my living room as well. So any ideas folks?
I’d say you should not do it. See, Evergreen Fog tends to change its color a bit depending on how well it is lit, and whether the light is natural or artificial. From my own experience, in a poorly lit room, this color will look much darker than it is.
I am considering evergreen fog for exterior two-story house with alabaster trim. There is a red brick fireplace outside. will evergreen fog pair well with exterior brick fireplace? Or should I use elephant ear as a better compliment to brick?
Dear Nicole!
You really have a difficult choice to make, but we would suggest you use Elephant Ear with Alabaster trim to complement your red brick fireplace.
See, Elephant Ear is a shade of brown that has brown undertones with a very slight reddish hint unlike Evergreen Fog which leans more to gray.
Since reddish brown pairs with red better than gray, you should consider choosing Elephant Ear!
With best regards,
Marcos
I want to paint my dining room with a greenish and earthy color, and a friend of mine suggested using SW Evergreen Fog. But in a store, I only saw Morning Fog by the same brand. Are these colors the same?
No, they’re not the same of course! Morning Fog is a cool gray whilst Evergreen Fog is warm green gray color with greige undertones. Basically, assuming they are the same is like saying that green and gray are the same colors.