Soft White vs Thames Fog
Where Soft White belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Soft White belongs to the beige-white family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Soft White (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 35.6, 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.
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Soft White vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft White 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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