Simply Sage vs Thames Fog
Simply Sage is a Behr color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 38 vs 27, Simply Sage will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Simply Sage vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Simply Sage and Thames Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Simply Sage will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
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Simply Sage vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Sage 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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