Springfield Sage vs Thames Fog

Springfield SageBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 9.7Noticeable difference

Springfield Sage is a Benjamin Moore color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Springfield Sage belongs to the greige-grey family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 27 vs 23, Thames Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Springfield Sage vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Springfield Sage and Thames Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Thames Fog has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Color Details

Springfield Sage
Benjamin Moore · 510
Hex#858367
LRV23.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number510
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Springfield Sage vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Springfield Sage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Springfield Sage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Springfield Sage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Springfield Sage reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Springfield Sage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Springfield Sage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Springfield Sage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Springfield Sage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Springfield Sage
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Springfield Sage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Springfield Sage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Springfield Sage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Springfield Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Springfield Sage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Springfield Sage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Springfield Sage reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Springfield Sage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Springfield Sage
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Springfield Sage reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Springfield Sage
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Springfield Sage
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Springfield Sage
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Springfield Sage
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Springfield Sage
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Springfield Sage reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Springfield Sage
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Springfield Sage
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Springfield Sage reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Springfield Sage
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Springfield Sage reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Springfield Sage
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Springfield Sage
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Springfield Sage
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Springfield Sage
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Springfield Sage reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Springfield Sage
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Springfield Sage
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Springfield Sage
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice