Sherwin-Williams Evergreen FogvsPPG / Glidden Olive 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 close but distinct (ΔE 8.33). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
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The Numbers
Olive Sprig is meaningfully lighter (LRV 42 vs 30). On a wall, Olive Sprig reads mid-tone; Evergreen Fog reads mid-tone.
What Each Color Really Is
A gray-green whose green has to be earned. On the chip it looks like a slightly dirty gray; on a full wall or a run of cabinet doors the sage finally shows up, because color builds as you add square footage. That gap between chip and wall is the single most common surprise with this color — people buy it expecting gray and get green, or buy it expecting green and get gray, depending entirely on how much of it they end up looking at.
At LRV 30 it is a genuine mid-tone with weight. Put it next to Sea Salt (SW 6204, LRV 63) and Evergreen Fog is more than twice as dark — Sea Salt is a tint you barely notice, Evergreen Fog is a color you commit to. Go the other way to Dried Thyme (SW 6186, LRV 21) and Evergreen Fog suddenly looks soft and half-neutral. It sits in the useful middle: dark enough that cabinets read as painted furniture, light enough that a whole room in it does not close in.
Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4) reads as yellow / warm at LRV 42 — mid-tone.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Evergreen Fog | Olive Sprig |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | PPG / Glidden |
| SKU | SW 9130 | PPG1125-4 |
| Hex | #95978A | #ACAF96 |
| RGB | 149, 151, 138 | 172, 175, 150 |
| LRV | 30 | 42 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Green | Green |
How Light Changes Them
Warm, generous light pulls the yellow-green forward. The sage looks alive and soft all day.
Cool light drains the warmth and leaves muddy gray. Test a big sample before committing.
2700K bulbs make it richer and cozier at night. Cool 4000K LEDs flatten it to gray.
At exterior scale the blue takes over and the green fades. Sample on the actual siding.
Olive Sprig sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Both Colors in Real Rooms
Photos from our full reviews — the same rooms and captions, so you can judge each color where it actually lives, not on a chip.
When to Pick Which
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets · rooms with real daylight and warm wood · brass, bronze and aged-nickel hardware · anyone who wants color that still behaves like a neutral
Your room faces north and stays dim · your trim or cabinets are cream · you want obvious, unmistakable green · your woodwork is red-toned cherry
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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Evergreen Fog vs Olive Sprig FAQ
Which is lighter, Evergreen Fog or Olive Sprig?
Olive Sprig is lighter: LRV 42 vs 30. Olive Sprig is meaningfully lighter (LRV 42 vs 30). On a wall, Olive Sprig reads mid-tone; Evergreen Fog reads mid-tone.
Which is warmer, Evergreen Fog or Olive Sprig?
They share the same undertone family — both read yellow / warm. The difference between them is lightness and depth, not temperature.
How similar are Evergreen Fog and Olive Sprig?
Evergreen Fog and Olive Sprig are close but distinct (ΔE 8.33). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight. The only reliable test is seeing both in your own room and light — a side-by-side on a screen or chip flattens the difference.
Can I use Evergreen Fog and Olive Sprig together in one house?
Yes, in separate rooms. They are close enough to feel related but different enough to notice, so give each its own room and connect them with a shared trim white. Avoid putting them on adjoining walls.
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