Spring Valley vs Thames Fog

Spring ValleyBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 22.0Distinct difference

Spring Valley is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Spring Valley belongs to the green-yellow family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 56 vs 27, Spring Valley will read as the brighter of the two — a 28-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

Spring Valley
Benjamin Moore · 438
Hex#C0CBB1
LRV55.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number438
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Spring Valley vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Spring Valley
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Spring Valley
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Spring Valley
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Spring Valley
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Spring Valley reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Spring Valley
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Spring Valley
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Spring Valley reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Spring Valley
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Spring Valley
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Spring Valley
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Spring Valley
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Spring Valley
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Spring Valley
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Spring Valley reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Spring Valley
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Spring Valley
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Black grey
Spring Valley
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Piazza
Spring Valley
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Spring Valley
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Spring Valley
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Spring Valley reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Spring Valley
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Spring Valley reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Spring Valley
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Spring Valley
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Spring Valley
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Spring Valley
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Spring Valley
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Spring Valley reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Spring Valley
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Spring Valley reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Spring Valley
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Spring Valley
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Spring Valley is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Spring Valley
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Spring Valley
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Spring Valley
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Spring Valley reads slightly lighter