Closest Benjamin Moore match: Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage HC-114 (approx LRV 31) is the closest widely recommended stand-in for Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog SW 9130 (LRV 30). Same depth, a touch more clearly green.
Closest Behr match: Behr Nature's Gift PPU10-14 shares the same gray-green sage character but reads a step lighter and a hair warmer than Evergreen Fog.
The catch: the primary match is within about a point of Evergreen Fog's LRV, but no brand publishes an official equivalent. Confirm it on your own wall before you commit a whole room.
Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog is one of the most requested sage greens in the country, so it is no surprise people want it in another brand's can. The honest answer up front: there is no official equivalent. Paint companies do not cross-reference each other, and each mixes its own tint bases, so a match is really just the closest color from another line. Below are the closest widely recommended Benjamin Moore and Behr options, the numbers behind them, and a quick note on how cross-brand paint matching works.
The closest matches, side by side
Two numbers do most of the work in a color match. LRV (light reflectance value) tells you how light or dark a color reads, on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white); Evergreen Fog sits at 30, squarely in the mid-tone range. Undertone is the secondary cast underneath the main color, the gray, the green, or the warmth that decides whether two sages feel like siblings or strangers. The table below ranks each candidate on both, measured against Evergreen Fog as the reference.
| Color | Brand + code | Approx LRV | Undertone vs Evergreen Fog | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Fog | Sherwin-Williams SW 9130 | 30 | Reference gray-green sage | The color you are matching |
| Saybrook Sage | Benjamin Moore HC-114 | 31 | A touch more saturated, cleaner green | Closest widely recommended BM match |
| October Mist | Benjamin Moore 1495 | 46 | Noticeably lighter, a bit cleaner green | Lighter, airier alternative |
| Nature's Gift | Behr PPU10-14 | 40 | Slightly warmer, a step lighter | Closest Behr sage, runs lighter |
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LRV figures are approximate, drawn from each brand's published data, and small variation between sources and batches is normal. The color swatches and any hex or RGB values here are approximate digital renderings and will shift on your screen. A physical paint chip, viewed in your own light, is the only authoritative reference.
What this means in practice: Saybrook Sage is the safest one-can swap, because it matches Evergreen Fog's depth almost exactly; the small gap is that it leans a hair greener and cleaner, so it can feel slightly less gray on a bright wall. October Mist is the color to reach for when Evergreen Fog feels too heavy for a small or north-facing room, though you are trading depth for lightness. Nature's Gift is the Behr pick and the closest that line gets, so plan to warm and deepen it with a custom test swatch if you need it to land closer to the original.
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Why there is no exact Evergreen Fog equivalent
Every brand builds color on its own set of tint bases and colorants, then fine-tunes each shade for its own fan deck. Evergreen Fog's particular balance of gray, green, and a whisper of warmth comes from the Sherwin-Williams formula. Another company can get close, but it cannot land on the exact same coordinates, because it is starting from different pigments in a different base. That is why the best you can honestly promise is the closest published match, not a duplicate.
The practical result is undertone drift. A match can share nearly the same LRV and still lean a little greener, grayer, or warmer once it is on the wall. Light amplifies that drift: north light cools a sage and can push it toward gray, while warm evening light pulls the green forward. So two colors that look like twins on a chip can read differently across a whole room. Treat every number in the table as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Sheen adds one more variable. The same match in a flat finish will look softer and grayer than it does in an eggshell or satin, which bounce more light and lift the green forward. If your Sherwin-Williams reference is in one sheen and your Benjamin Moore or Behr sample is in another, you are not comparing the colors fairly. Match the sheen before you judge the color, and compare large samples rather than a fingernail of dried paint on a can lid.
When the Benjamin Moore match works (and when to stay Sherwin-Williams)
A close match is a tool, not a trophy. The right call depends on what you are trying to do, so here is a quick decision guide.
- Go with the Benjamin Moore match if you already buy Benjamin Moore, trust a local store's tinting, or want to pair the color with trim and accents from the same deck.
- Stay with Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog if you have existing SW 9130 walls to blend into, or if the exact gray-green you fell for is non-negotiable. A re-mix in another base is a close cousin, not the same color.
- Choose Saybrook Sage over October Mist when you want the same depth; choose October Mist when you want a lighter, airier room. See the full breakdown of Evergreen Fog undertones and best rooms before you decide.
- Whatever you pick, put the two candidates next to each other and judge them the way you would compare any two paint colors: same wall, same light, same time of day.
Related matches
Matching a sage or gray-green from Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore is a common project. If you are weighing the whole family, see the Benjamin Moore match for Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green and the closest Benjamin Moore version of Comfort Gray. The method is the same every time: find the closest published match, then prove it on your wall.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Evergreen Fog?
The closest widely recommended Benjamin Moore match is Saybrook Sage HC-114. It sits at roughly the same depth as Evergreen Fog, with an LRV near 31 versus 30, but reads a touch more clearly green. There is no official equivalent, so treat it as the best starting point and confirm it on your own wall.
Is there a Behr version of Evergreen Fog?
The closest widely recommended Behr match is Nature's Gift PPU10-14. It shares the same gray-green sage character but tends to read a step lighter and a hair warmer than Evergreen Fog. Behr does not publish an exact match, so a test swatch is the only way to be sure.
Is October Mist the same as Evergreen Fog?
No. Benjamin Moore October Mist 1495 is often mentioned alongside Evergreen Fog, but it is noticeably lighter, with an LRV around 46 versus 30, and a little cleaner green. It is a good pick if you want an airier version, not a true one-to-one match.
How do I know a color match is right for my room?
Test it before you commit. Paint a large swatch or preview the color digitally on your own wall, then check it in the morning and at night. Undertones shift with light, sheen, and nearby colors, so a match that looks perfect on a chip can drift once it covers a whole wall.
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