Opal Silk vs Thames Fog

Opal SilkBehrvsThames FogValsparΔE 17.2Distinct difference

Opal Silk (Behr) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Opal Silk reads as blue-green, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 43 for Opal Silk vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Opal Silk will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Opal Silk vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Opal Silk 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.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Opal Silk returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Opal Silk
Behr · PPU12-08
Hex#9db9b2
LRV43.4
BrandBehr
NumberPPU12-08
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Opal Silk vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Opal Silk on one side and Thames Fog on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Opal Silk comparisons

See how Opal Silk stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Opal Silk
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Opal Silk
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Opal Silk
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Opal Silk
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Opal Silk
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Opal Silk reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Opal Silk
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Opal Silk
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Opal Silk
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Opal Silk reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Opal Silk
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Opal Silk
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Opal Silk
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Opal Silk
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Opal Silk reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Opal Silk
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Opal Silk
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Opal Silk reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Opal Silk
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Piazza
Opal Silk
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Opal Silk
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Opal Silk
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Opal Silk reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Opal Silk
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Opal Silk
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Opal Silk
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Opal Silk
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Opal Silk
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Opal Silk
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Opal Silk
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Opal Silk reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Opal Silk
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Opal Silk
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Opal Silk is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Opal Silk
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Opal Silk
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Opal Silk
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter