Pre-Dawn Sky vs Thames Fog

Pre-Dawn SkyBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 52.3Very different colors

Pre-Dawn Sky (Benjamin Moore) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Pre-Dawn Sky reads as pink, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 27 for Thames Fog vs 15 for Pre-Dawn Sky — means Thames Fog will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 52.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pre-Dawn Sky
Benjamin Moore · 2075-30
Hex#9F487D
LRV15.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2075-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Pre-Dawn Sky vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pre-Dawn Sky 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 Pre-Dawn Sky comparisons

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

White Dove
Pre-Dawn Sky
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Pre-Dawn Sky
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Pre-Dawn Sky
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Pre-Dawn Sky reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Pre-Dawn Sky
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Pre-Dawn Sky
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Pre-Dawn Sky
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Pre-Dawn Sky
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Pre-Dawn Sky
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Pre-Dawn Sky
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Pre-Dawn Sky
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Pre-Dawn Sky
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Pre-Dawn Sky reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Pre-Dawn Sky
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Pre-Dawn Sky
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pre-Dawn Sky reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Pre-Dawn Sky
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Pre-Dawn Sky
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Pre-Dawn Sky reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Pre-Dawn Sky
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Pre-Dawn Sky
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Pre-Dawn Sky
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Pre-Dawn Sky
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Pre-Dawn Sky
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Pre-Dawn Sky reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Pre-Dawn Sky
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Pre-Dawn Sky
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Pre-Dawn Sky
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Pre-Dawn Sky reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Pre-Dawn Sky
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Pre-Dawn Sky
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Pre-Dawn Sky
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Pre-Dawn Sky
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Pre-Dawn Sky
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Pre-Dawn Sky
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Pre-Dawn Sky
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice