Intercoastal Gray vs Thames Fog
Intercoastal Gray is a Behr color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Intercoastal Gray reads as blue-grey, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 45 vs 27, Intercoastal Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 18.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Intercoastal Gray vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Intercoastal Gray and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Intercoastal Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Intercoastal Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
Color Details
Intercoastal Gray vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Intercoastal Gray on one side and Thames Fog on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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