Mexican Hot Chocolate vs Thames Fog
Where Mexican Hot Chocolate belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Mexican Hot Chocolate belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Mexican Hot Chocolate (LRV 14), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 36.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Mexican Hot Chocolate vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mexican Hot Chocolate 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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