Mount Saint Anne vs Thames Fog

Mount Saint AnneBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 14.0Distinct difference

Mount Saint Anne is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Mount Saint Anne reads as blue-grey, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 42 vs 27, Mount Saint Anne will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 14.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Mount Saint Anne vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mount Saint Anne and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Mount Saint Anne returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Mount Saint AnneBenjamin Moore Kentucky Haze living room paint review

@bmortondesign

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog living room inspiration

@melaniejadedesign

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Mount Saint Anne will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Mount Saint AnneBenjamin Moore Kentucky Haze bedroom color

@christyhunter72

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bedroom review

@thelancashireterrace

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Mount Saint Anne reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.

Mount Saint AnneBenjamin Moore Kentucky Haze dining room

@cathystevensschooler_realtor

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog dining room photo

@renovations_at31

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Mount Saint Anne will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bathroom review

@bellwaycherry17

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Mount Saint Anne will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Mount Saint AnneBenjamin Moore Kentucky Haze kitchen island

@micaelalynnb

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog kitchen cabinets

@bh_paintingdecorating

Color Details

Mount Saint Anne
Benjamin Moore · 1565
Hex#A3B0AE
LRV41.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1565
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Mount Saint Anne vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mount Saint Anne 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 Mount Saint Anne comparisons

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

White Dove
Mount Saint Anne
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mount Saint Anne
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mount Saint Anne
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Mount Saint Anne
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Mount Saint Anne
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Mount Saint Anne reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Mount Saint Anne
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Mount Saint Anne
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Mount Saint Anne
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Mount Saint Anne reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mount Saint Anne
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Mount Saint Anne
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Mount Saint Anne
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Mount Saint Anne
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Mount Saint Anne reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Mount Saint Anne
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Mount Saint Anne
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Mount Saint Anne reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Mount Saint Anne
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

Piazza
Mount Saint Anne
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Mount Saint Anne
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Mount Saint Anne
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Mount Saint Anne reads slightly lighter

Senses
Mount Saint Anne
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Mount Saint Anne
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Mount Saint Anne
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Mount Saint Anne
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Mount Saint Anne reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mount Saint Anne
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Mount Saint Anne
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Mount Saint Anne
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Mount Saint Anne reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Mount Saint Anne
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mount Saint Anne
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Mount Saint Anne is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mount Saint Anne
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mount Saint Anne
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Mount Saint Anne
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter