Evergreen Fog SW 9130 is the deeper, moodier sage, with an LRV of 30 and a gray-greige cast that reads quiet and grounded.
Acacia Haze 1484 is the slightly lighter, quieter green-gray, with an LRV of about 38 and an organic, grounded quality that is not mint.
They are cross-brand (Sherwin-Williams versus Benjamin Moore) sages from adjacent Color of the Year moments, so the tiebreaker is depth and how much mood you want, not undertone. Test both on a photo of your space before you commit.
Evergreen Fog and Acacia Haze are two moody sages that shoppers cross-shop across brands when they want a grounded, organic green-gray. They share a quiet, non-mint family, but the depth gap between them is real: Evergreen Fog sits at LRV 30, Acacia Haze at about 38, an 8-point swing. Evergreen Fog reads deeper and moodier; Acacia Haze reads a touch lighter and quieter. This is our side-by-side method for comparing paint colors applied to two cross-brand moody sages from adjacent color-of-the-year moments.
The numbers side by side
| Attribute | Evergreen Fog SW 9130 | Acacia Haze 1484 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Sage green, gray-green | Grounded green-gray, organic |
| LRV | 30 | About 38 |
| Approximate hex | #95978A | #9A9A86 |
| Undertone | Gray and greige cast, moodier | Green-gray, grounded, quiet, not mint |
| Loves | Depth, drama, cozy grounding | Organic modern, softer mood, kitchens |
| Watch out for | Going flat in a dim room | Reading gray in low light |
| Overall vibe | Quiet, grounded, moody | Quiet, organic, softer |
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LRV figures are the published values from each brand. Hex values are approximate digital renderings only, and screens vary; the authoritative reference is always a physical paint chip from the retailer.
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Room by room, exposure by exposure
| Situation | Usual winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| North-facing room | Acacia Haze | The LRV 38 is a touch lighter and less likely to flatten; Evergreen Fog at LRV 30 can go flat in cool light. |
| Bright south room | Evergreen Fog | Strong sun gives Evergreen Fog the light it needs to read rich; Acacia Haze can read flatter in too much sun. |
| Kitchen with white cabinets | Acacia Haze | The softer, organic green-gray reads gentle against white without weighing the kitchen down. |
| Bedroom | Evergreen Fog | The moodier LRV 30 reads calm and cocooning, which is what most bedrooms want. |
| Small or dim room | Acacia Haze | The LRV 38 keeps a small or dim room from feeling heavy; Evergreen Fog can feel heavy here. |
| Whole main floor, open plan | Acacia Haze | The slightly higher LRV 38 flows better across connected spaces and different exposures. |
The pattern is consistent: Evergreen Fog, with its LRV of 30, wins wherever you want deep, moody drama and the room has enough light to carry it. Acacia Haze, with its LRV of about 38, wins wherever you want a quieter, organic green-gray you can use across a whole room or floor. The 8-point LRV gap between them is visible on the wall, and it is the fastest way to decide which moody sage your room actually wants.
When to choose Evergreen Fog
- You want the deeper, moodier sage with a gray-greige cast and more drama.
- Your room gets strong natural light, so the LRV 30 reads rich instead of flat.
- You like a sage that reads quiet and grounded with real depth, especially in a bedroom or den.
- You are pairing it with warm wood, brass, or cream trim and you want depth as the contrast. For the full breakdown, see our Evergreen Fog undertones and best rooms guide.
When to choose Acacia Haze
- You want a quieter, organic green-gray that is grounded but not as moody as Evergreen Fog.
- Your room is small, dim, or north-facing, and you want the LRV 38 to keep it from feeling heavy.
- You like a sage that reads organic modern and soft, never mint, in a kitchen or living space.
- You are doing an open-plan main floor that needs one quieter color to flow across several exposures. For more on this green-gray, see our Acacia Haze review and best rooms guide, and for a related deeper-sage matchup, our Evergreen Fog vs October Mist duel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Evergreen Fog and Acacia Haze?
The main difference is depth. Evergreen Fog SW 9130 has an LRV of 30 and a gray-greige cast, so it reads deeper and moodier. Acacia Haze 1484 has an LRV of about 38 and an organic green-gray cast, so it reads a touch lighter and quieter. They are cross-brand (Sherwin-Williams versus Benjamin Moore) moody sages from adjacent color-of-the-year moments, so the choice comes down to how much mood you want and how much light the room gets, not undertone.
Which is lighter, Evergreen Fog or Acacia Haze?
Acacia Haze is lighter. Its LRV is about 38, compared with 30 for Evergreen Fog. That 8-point gap is real and visible on the wall: Acacia Haze reads quieter and a touch airier, while Evergreen Fog reads deeper and moodier. If your room is dim or small, Acacia Haze is usually the safer pick.
Do Evergreen Fog and Acacia Haze have the same undertones?
They are in the same moody, non-mint sage family, but they lean differently. Evergreen Fog carries a gray and greige cast that pulls it moodier. Acacia Haze has an organic, grounded green-gray quality that reads quieter. Calling them identical is the common mistake; the depth and the moodier-vs-quieter lean are what separate them.
Can I see both colors on my own wall before I buy paint?
Yes. Upload one photo of your room to FacadeColorizer, get a photorealistic render in Evergreen Fog, then swap to Acacia Haze in one click. You will see the 8-point LRV gap on your actual wall, in your actual light, which is the only honest way to settle this cross-brand duel. The first HD render and three color variations are free.
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