Sisal vs Thames Fog

SisalBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 22.0Distinct difference

Sisal is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Sisal belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 43 vs 27, Sisal will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 22.0, 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.

Color Details

Sisal
Benjamin Moore · CC-304
Hex#C9AC86
LRV42.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-304
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Sisal vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Sisal
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sisal
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sisal
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sisal is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sisal
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sisal
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sisal reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sisal
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sisal
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Sisal
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sisal reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sisal
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Sisal
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sisal
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sisal is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sisal
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sisal reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Sisal
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sisal is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sisal
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sisal reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Sisal
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sisal is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sisal
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Sisal
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Sisal
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sisal reads slightly lighter

Senses
Sisal
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Sisal
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sisal is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sisal
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Sisal
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sisal reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sisal
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sisal is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sisal
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Sisal
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sisal reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sisal
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sisal
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sisal is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sisal
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sisal
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Sisal
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter