China Blue vs Thames Fog
China Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. China Blue reads as blue, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 65 vs 27, China Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 30.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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China Blue vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Blue 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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