PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsEvergreen Fogvs PPG / GliddenOlive Sprig
Why this comparison. SW’s 2022 Color of the Year against PPG’s — sage cousins at different depths.
Evergreen Fog and Olive Sprig are very close (ΔE 3.82). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9130
Evergreen Fog
#A0A38E · LRV 30
Undertone: yellow / warm
PPG / GLIDDEN · 1125-4
Olive Sprig
#ACAF95 · LRV 42
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.82
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
12
Olive Sprig is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Evergreen Fog: yellow / warm
Olive Sprig: yellow / warm
Olive Sprig: yellow / warm
Olive Sprig is meaningfully lighter (LRV 42 vs 30). On a wall, Olive Sprig reads mid-tone; Evergreen Fog reads mid-tone.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Evergreen Fog | Olive Sprig |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | PPG / Glidden |
| SKU | SW 9130 | 1125-4 |
| Hex | #A0A38E | #ACAF95 |
| RGB | 160, 163, 142 | 172, 175, 149 |
| LRV | 30 | 42 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK EVERGREEN FOG
Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK OLIVE SPRIG
PPG / Glidden Olive Sprig
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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