Lightning White vs Thames Fog

Lightning WhiteBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 37.8Very different colors

Lightning White is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Lightning White reads as beige-white, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 87 vs 27, Lightning White will read as the brighter of the two — a 59-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 37.8, 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.

Color Details

Lightning White
Benjamin Moore · 2019-70
Hex#FBF6DB
LRV86.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2019-70
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Lightning White vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lightning White 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 Lightning White comparisons

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

White Dove
Lightning White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Lightning White reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Lightning White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Lightning White reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Lightning White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Lightning White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Lightning White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Lightning White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Lightning White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Lightning White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Lightning White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Lightning White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Lightning White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Lightning White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Lightning White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Lightning White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Lightning White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Lightning White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Lightning White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Lightning White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Lightning White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Lightning White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Senses
Lightning White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Lightning White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Lightning White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Lightning White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Lightning White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Lightning White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Lightning White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Lightning White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Lightning White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Lightning White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Lightning White reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Lightning White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Lightning White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Lightning White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Lightning White reads slightly lighter

Paper
Lightning White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 180-1
Lightning White
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Lightning White is the lighter choice