London Fog vs Stratton Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. London Fog reads as greige-grey, while Stratton Blue reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. London Fog (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Stratton Blue (LRV 38), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. London Fog runs red while Stratton Blue is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
London Fog vs Stratton Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing London Fog and Stratton Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. London Fog reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Stratton Blue.
Color Details
London Fog vs Stratton Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see London Fog on one side and Stratton Blue 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.
More London Fog comparisons
See how London Fog stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 56 vs 13, London Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 44, London Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 56 vs 12, London Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
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With LRVs of 57 and 56, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.