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SW Evergreen Fog Entryway Geometric Wall Molding

SW Evergreen Fog Entryway Geometric Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 30.4), entryway layout for 6, 8, 10 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-c

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity56.83 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

SW Evergreen Fog is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 30.4. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 2.67:1, which gives soft contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the geometric pattern shows only through its shadow lines.

Geometric layout on a 8 ft entryway wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 8 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 2 frames per row, each 42 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 32.55 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 14 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Short walls look best with fewer, taller frames.

Building the geometric pattern

Fix the outer frame, then run diagonals corner to corner. Each diagonal end is cut at the frame's angle; measure it once per frame size and reuse the cut.

Painting molding in SW Evergreen Fog

Greens are the most popular color for tone-on-tone molding walls: the shadows of the frames add depth without breaking the color.

Wall elevation

SW Evergreen Fog wall, tone-on-tone trim, geometric layout on a 8 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
SW Evergreen FogSherwin-Williams#95978A30.4greenmid-tone2.67:15.55:1

Trim color pairings

PairingTrim colorHexContrastEffect
tone-on-toneSW Evergreen Fog#95978A1:1Trim painted the same color as the wall
matching whiteBM Dove Wing#EAE7DC2.4:1White with the closest undertone
contrastWhite#F4F3EE2.67:1Light trim for crisp contrast

Entryway wall sizes: geometric accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
6 ft230 in50 / 21 in27.26 m121
8 ft242 in50 / 21 in32.55 m141
10 ft334.7 in50 / 21 in43.87 m192

Cut list for a 8 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)442 in
Frame sides (lower row)421 in
Frame sides (upper row)450 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)442 in
Diagonal pieces847 in
Chair rail1300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

Modern Geometric Wainscoting Design Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | Pre-Cut & Primed01 / KIT

Modern Geometric Wainscoting Design Wall Molding Kit, Ready to Assemble | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $103.00

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Geometric Chevron Accent Wall Molding Kit, Pre-Cut | Easy Installation02 / KIT

Geometric Chevron Accent Wall Molding Kit, Pre-Cut | Easy Installation

From $232.74

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Geometric Asymmetric Wall Molding Kit, Easy Installation for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed03 / KIT

Geometric Asymmetric Wall Molding Kit, Easy Installation for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $202.00

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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 8 ft entryway wall with geometric frames?

About 32.55 m (107 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 14 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 2 frames per row, 42 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

Is SW Evergreen Fog warm or cool?

SW Evergreen Fog has a green undertone and reads as a mid-tone green. Its calculated LRV is 30.4, so it sits in the mid range, where molding shadows show clearly.

Should trim be the same color as SW Evergreen Fog walls?

Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds soft contrast (2.67:1), and black trim gives 5.55:1.

How high should the chair rail be in a entryway?

About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Short walls look best with fewer, taller frames.

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Sources & dates

Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026