Whiskey Barrel vs Thames Fog

Whiskey BarrelBehrvsThames FogValsparΔE 14.5Distinct difference

Whiskey Barrel (Behr) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Whiskey Barrel reads as beige-greige, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 27 for Thames Fog vs 18 for Whiskey Barrel — means Thames Fog will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 14.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Whiskey Barrel
Behr · N230-6
Hex#85705f
LRV17.7
BrandBehr
NumberN230-6
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Whiskey Barrel vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel comparisons

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

White Dove
Whiskey Barrel
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Whiskey Barrel
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Whiskey Barrel
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Whiskey Barrel reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Whiskey Barrel
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Whiskey Barrel
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Whiskey Barrel
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Whiskey Barrel
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Whiskey Barrel
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Whiskey Barrel
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Whiskey Barrel
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Whiskey Barrel
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Whiskey Barrel reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Whiskey Barrel
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Whiskey Barrel
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Whiskey Barrel reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Whiskey Barrel
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Whiskey Barrel
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Whiskey Barrel reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Whiskey Barrel
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Whiskey Barrel
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Whiskey Barrel
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Whiskey Barrel
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Whiskey Barrel
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Whiskey Barrel reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Whiskey Barrel
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Whiskey Barrel
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Whiskey Barrel
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Whiskey Barrel reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Whiskey Barrel
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Whiskey Barrel
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Whiskey Barrel
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Whiskey Barrel
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Whiskey Barrel reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Whiskey Barrel
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Whiskey Barrel
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Whiskey Barrel
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice