Americana vs Thames Fog
Where Americana belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Americana belongs to the blue family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Americana (LRV 17), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 37.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Americana vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Americana 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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