Massicot vs Thames Fog

MassicotBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 36.9Very different colors

Massicot is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Massicot reads as beige, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 34 vs 27, Massicot will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 36.9, 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

Massicot
Benjamin Moore · CW-380
Hex#C79555
LRV34.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-380
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Massicot vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Massicot
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Massicot
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Massicot
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Massicot is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Massicot
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Massicot
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Massicot reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Massicot
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Massicot
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Massicot
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Massicot reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Massicot
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Massicot
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Massicot
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Massicot reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Massicot
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Massicot
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Massicot is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Massicot
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Massicot reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Massicot
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Massicot is the lighter choice

Piazza
Massicot
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Massicot
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Massicot
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Massicot reads slightly lighter

Senses
Massicot
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Massicot
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Massicot is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Massicot
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Massicot
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Massicot reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Massicot
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Massicot is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Massicot
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Massicot
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Massicot reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Massicot
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Massicot
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Massicot reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Massicot
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Massicot
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Massicot
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter