Modern Romance vs Thames Fog
Where Modern Romance belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Modern Romance belongs to the pink-red family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Modern Romance (LRV 11), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 39.0, 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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Modern Romance vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modern Romance 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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