Ylang Ylang vs Thames Fog

Ylang YlangBenjamin MoorevsThames FogValsparΔE 34.1Very different colors

Where Ylang Ylang belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Ylang Ylang belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Ylang Ylang (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 34.1, 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

Ylang Ylang
Benjamin Moore · AF-305
Hex#F4E9CE
LRV79.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-305
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Ylang Ylang vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Ylang Ylang
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Ylang Ylang
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ylang Ylang reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Ylang Ylang
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ylang Ylang
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Ylang Ylang
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Ylang Ylang
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ylang Ylang
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Ylang Ylang reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Ylang Ylang
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Ylang Ylang
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Ylang Ylang reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Ylang Ylang
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Ylang Ylang reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Ylang Ylang
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Ylang Ylang
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Ylang Ylang
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ylang Ylang
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Black grey
Ylang Ylang
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ylang Ylang
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Ylang Ylang reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Ylang Ylang
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Ylang Ylang reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Ylang Ylang
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Senses
Ylang Ylang
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ylang Ylang
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Ylang Ylang
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Ylang Ylang reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Ylang Ylang
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Ylang Ylang
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ylang Ylang
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ylang Ylang
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Ylang Ylang
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Ylang Ylang reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Ylang Ylang
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Ylang Ylang
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
Ylang Ylang
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

RAL 180-1
Ylang Ylang
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Ylang Ylang is the lighter choice