Mardi Gras vs Thames Fog
Mardi Gras (Benjamin Moore) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mardi Gras belongs to the pink-red family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 9-point LRV gap — 27 for Thames Fog vs 19 for Mardi Gras — means Thames Fog will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 44.4 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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Mardi Gras vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mardi Gras 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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