Oat Straw vs Thames Fog
Oat Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Oat Straw reads as beige, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 27, Oat Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 23.6, 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.
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Oat Straw vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oat Straw 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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