Perennial Grey vs Thames Fog
Where Perennial Grey belongs to Little Greene's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Perennial Grey reads as greige-grey, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Perennial Grey (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Perennial Grey vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Perennial Grey and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Perennial Grey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
Color Details
Perennial Grey vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Perennial Grey 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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