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SW Evergreen Fog Walls with Charcoal Trim
SW Evergreen Fog Walls with Charcoal Trim: wall elevation, color data (LRV 30.4), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-cut
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Overview
SW Evergreen Fog is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 30.4. With Charcoal trim the molding has clear contrast (contrast ratio 3.56:1).
Picture Frame layout on a 15 ft living room wall
Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 15 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 6 frames per row, each 25.3 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 45.82 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 20 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.
Building the picture frame pattern
Each frame is four pieces of 2.5 cm molding with 45 degree miters. Set the frames out from the center of the wall, keep every gap equal, and let the margins at the corners match the gaps.
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
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Evergreen Fog | Sherwin-Williams | #95978A | 30.4 | green | mid-tone | 2.67:1 | 5.55:1 | |
| Charcoal | Generic | #36404A | 4.9 | violet | dark | 9.5:1 | 1.56:1 |
Living Room wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout
| Wall width | Frames per row | Frame width | Frame height (upper / lower) | Molding incl. 10% waste | 240 cm sticks | Chair rail pieces (300 cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft | 5 | 24 in | 50 / 21 in | 37.27 m | 16 | 2 |
| 15 ft | 6 | 25.3 in | 50 / 21 in | 45.82 m | 20 | 2 |
| 18 ft | 7 | 26.3 in | 50 / 21 in | 54.37 m | 23 | 2 |
Cut list for a 15 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frame top and bottom (lower row) | 12 | 25.3 in |
| Frame sides (lower row) | 12 | 21 in |
| Frame sides (upper row) | 12 | 50 in |
| Frame top and bottom (upper row) | 12 | 25.3 in |
| Chair rail | 2 | 300 cm lengths |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITBox Contemporary Wall Paneling Kit for Living Areas | Pre-Cut & Primed
From $595.00
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02 / KITPremium Ready-to-Assemble Picture Frame Wall Molding | Easy Installation
From $97.00
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03 / KITFlexible Arch Trim Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels
From $83.40
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04 / KITChair Rail Molding Kit with Half Wall Wainscoting, 6 cm Rail | Self-Adhesive
From $39.41
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05 / KITWainscoting Panels Kit, 3 Upper & 3 Bottom Frames | Pre-Cut Paintable Wall Molding
From $75.00
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06 / KITArch Molding Kit, 3 Widths | Flexible Pre-Cut MDF Arch Trim for Accent Walls
From $58.40
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How much molding do I need for a 15 ft living room wall with picture frame frames?
About 45.82 m (150 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 20 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 6 frames per row, 25.3 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.
How high should the chair rail be in a living room?
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. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.
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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.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026