Charmed Violet vs Thames Fog
Where Charmed Violet belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Charmed Violet reads as purple, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Charmed Violet (LRV 24), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 40.9, 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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Charmed Violet vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charmed Violet 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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