Silver Dollar vs Thames Fog

Silver DollarBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 15.0Distinct difference

Where Silver Dollar belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Silver Dollar (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.0, 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.

Color Details

Silver Dollar
Benjamin Moore · 1460
Hex#B3B1B0
LRV44.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1460
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Silver Dollar vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar comparisons

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

White Dove
Silver Dollar
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Silver Dollar
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Silver Dollar
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Silver Dollar
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Silver Dollar
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Silver Dollar reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Silver Dollar
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Silver Dollar
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Silver Dollar
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Silver Dollar reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Silver Dollar
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Silver Dollar
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Silver Dollar
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Silver Dollar
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Silver Dollar reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Silver Dollar
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Silver Dollar
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Silver Dollar reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Silver Dollar
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Piazza
Silver Dollar
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Silver Dollar
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Silver Dollar
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Silver Dollar reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Silver Dollar
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Silver Dollar reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Silver Dollar
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Silver Dollar
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Silver Dollar
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Silver Dollar
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Silver Dollar
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Silver Dollar
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Silver Dollar reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Silver Dollar
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Silver Dollar
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Silver Dollar is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Silver Dollar
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Silver Dollar
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Silver Dollar
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter