Scrivener Gold vs Thames Fog

Scrivener GoldBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 23.6Distinct difference

Where Scrivener Gold belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Scrivener Gold belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Scrivener Gold (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 23.6, 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.

Color Details

Scrivener Gold
Benjamin Moore · CW-430
Hex#B79F6D
LRV36.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-430
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Scrivener Gold vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Scrivener Gold 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 Scrivener Gold comparisons

See how Scrivener Gold stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Scrivener Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Scrivener Gold
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Scrivener Gold
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Scrivener Gold is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Scrivener Gold
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Scrivener Gold
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Scrivener Gold reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Scrivener Gold
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Scrivener Gold
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Scrivener Gold
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Scrivener Gold reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Scrivener Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Scrivener Gold
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Scrivener Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Scrivener Gold reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Scrivener Gold
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Scrivener Gold reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Scrivener Gold
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Scrivener Gold is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Scrivener Gold
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Scrivener Gold reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Scrivener Gold
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Scrivener Gold is the lighter choice

Piazza
Scrivener Gold
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Scrivener Gold
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Scrivener Gold
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Scrivener Gold reads slightly lighter

Senses
Scrivener Gold
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Scrivener Gold
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Scrivener Gold is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Scrivener Gold
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Scrivener Gold
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Scrivener Gold reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Scrivener Gold
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Scrivener Gold is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Scrivener Gold
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Scrivener Gold
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Scrivener Gold reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Scrivener Gold
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Scrivener Gold
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Scrivener Gold reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Scrivener Gold
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Scrivener Gold
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Scrivener Gold
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter