PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsEvergreen Fogvs Sherwin-WilliamsDried Thyme
Why this comparison. Dried Thyme is earthier; Evergreen Fog the more gray, more modern sage.
Evergreen Fog and Dried Thyme are clearly different colors (ΔE 12.08). Don't substitute one for the other.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9130
Evergreen Fog
#A0A38E · LRV 30
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6186
Dried Thyme
#7B8070 · LRV 21
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
12.08
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
Evergreen Fog is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Evergreen Fog: yellow / warm
Dried Thyme: green / cool
Dried Thyme: green / cool
Evergreen Fog is slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 21, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Evergreen Fog | Dried Thyme |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 9130 | SW 6186 |
| Hex | #A0A38E | #7B8070 |
| RGB | 160, 163, 142 | 123, 128, 112 |
| LRV | 30 | 21 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Green |
When to pick which
PICK EVERGREEN FOG
Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK DRIED THYME
Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
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