Barely Yellow vs Thames Fog
Barely Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Barely Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 61-point LRV gap — 88 for Barely Yellow vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Barely Yellow will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 38.1 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.
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Barely Yellow vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Yellow 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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