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Evergreen Fog vs Pewter Green

Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog SW 9130 compared with Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green SW 6208

Evergreen Fog is much lighter (LRV 30 vs 12), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Pewter Green. Both have a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. They look clearly different (ΔE 20.9), so they create a different feel rather than being substitutes.

Living room painted Evergreen Fog on the left and Pewter Green on the right
Evergreen Fog · Sherwin-WilliamsPewter Green · Sherwin-WilliamsPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 20.9 · Very different

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

Which to choose

For a small or dim room, Evergreen Fog reflects more light (LRV 30).

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Evergreen FogPewter Green
BrandSherwin-WilliamsSherwin-Williams
CodeSW 9130SW 6208
LRV3012
Undertonegreen-yellowgreen-yellow
FamilyGreenGreen
HEX#95978A#5E6259
Good forbedrooms, officesaccent walls, front doors

Questions

What is the difference between Evergreen Fog and Pewter Green?

Evergreen Fog is much lighter (LRV 30 vs 12), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Pewter Green. Both have a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. They look clearly different (ΔE 20.9), so they create a different feel rather than being substitutes.

Which is lighter, Evergreen Fog or Pewter Green?

Evergreen Fog is lighter, with an LRV of 30 against 12.

How does Evergreen Fog compare to Pewter Green in a north-facing room?

In north light Evergreen Fog will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. Pewter Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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