Looking for the perfect moody, subtle chameleon-gray blue? Let me introduce you to the Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog, Color of the Year for 2022!
This is a wonderful, peaceful color that has a lot of depth and interest. We’ll dive into tones, LRVs, and colors to pair with it.
You’ll see this color used in one of our own indoor projects, as well as other examples of it in spaces that are sure to inspire you! Whether you use this color on a wall or on a piece of furniture, you are sure to love it.
Paint is a powerful tool! But that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not scary. I’ve been working hard on paint reviews this year, to make your decision easier.
One of the colors we included in our Living Room Paint Color palette is this wonderful, sad gray. It’s literally Sherwin Williams’ Color of the Year, which means you can see it popping up everywhere!
Looking for more paint inspiration? Don’t miss my complete guide to Warm white people, Gray paint color, Romantic bedroom colors and our favorite Neutral paint color we have used for many years.
Paint is a fun way to freshen up your home and I hope these tutorials inspire you to take the leap with a great new color! Use the Table of Contents drop-down menu to navigate this post with ease.
Sherwin Williams evergreen fog
While I’ve shared a bit here how I think we’re moving away from the gray trend in our homes, I think colors like these are great to spice it up a bit!
If you love shades of different tones in different lights of the day, then this color might be for you!
We just used this color for an incredible makeover in our garage. We removed a space and finally created the custom election chair My dream – don’t skip all the details!
Why you will love this color
- Dramatic and outstanding
- Sad color, chameleon
- Still neutral (gray background)
- Great colors
Because this color resembles a chameleon, I thought it would be helpful to show you the many different spaces where this color is a feature.
Remember that our garage (the one you’re seeing in this post) is flooded with light from the windows and open garage doors. This is a pretty muted color, so use my tips to let it shine!
Evergreen Fog LRV
What is LRV? Click through for the full guide – it’s an important system to understand for paint selection!
LRV stands for Light reflectance value. This is a valuable scale that tells us how much light a color reflects… or in other words, how bright a color is. On a scale of 0-100, 0 is the deepest black and 100 is pure white.
Evergreen Fog has an LRV of 30. It’s a pretty deep, dark and striking color. However, that doesn’t mean it will turn your room into a dark cave – read on to learn how to use it and keep things bright!
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog 9130 Undertones
Trimming the colors to match the evergreen fog
Accent color to pair with
- Warm white people – Soft, warm whites are beautiful when mixed with this pretty green.
- Greiges – These can be warmer or cooler shades, but can work beautifully with a variety of greens and grays.
- Caramel and cognac – Think rich, caramel skins and warm wood tones to bring out this pretty bluish grey.
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Where to use SW 9130
This color can be used anywhere you want, but it is best used in moderation to avoid darkening the room. Here are some ideas on where to use this in your home:
- Wall – Especially great in rooms with natural light. Don’t miss my complete guide to paint sheens so you know how to make this decision!
- Wardrobe – This color would look good in a fun space like a bathroom vanity or a modern laundry room.
- Furniture – just like we painted the headboard in our master bedroom, this color would look good on a variety of pieces of furniture. Read more about my favorites furniture painting.
- Exterior – This color is perfect for vibrant shutters or a front door accent, or even key areas of your home. Remember that the color will always be much lighter on the outer surface than on the inner surface, as you can see in the following photo. See my tips and tricks on How to choose exterior paint colors? this.
Similar Sherwin Williams Colors to Discover
- Willow tree 7741
- Clary Sage 6178
- Dragon Ball 9129
- Coastal palm 6192
- Forever Green 9653
Advice
- Get a sample, or even 5-6 samples if that’s what it takes. Learn more about Sample paint this!
- Try different colors that you sample on two walls in the room or outside facing different directions.
- Look at paint at different times of the day to see how it reads in different lighting situations.
- Test it with yours cut color.
frequently asked Questions
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is the color of the year 2022. It’s a moody yet subtle gray.
Technically, this is a cooler paint color. However, with some gray and yellow tones, it really tends to warm up the space and feel warmer than the traditional “cool” grays and blues.
I would love to hear from you! Are you ready to paint anything in your home?
