Slaked Lime vs Morning Fog

Slaked LimeLittle GreenevsMorning FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 24.7Distinct difference

Slaked Lime is a Little Greene color while Morning Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Slaked Lime reads as yellow, while Morning Fog reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 87 vs 42, Slaked Lime will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Slaked Lime's yellow character against Morning Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Slaked Lime vs Morning Fog in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Slaked Lime and Morning Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

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. Slaked Lime returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Slaked LimeLittle Greene Slaked Lime eclectic living room

@littlegreenepaintcompany

Morning FogSherwin Williams SW 6255 living room paint

@kingsillustration

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Slaked Lime will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Slaked LimeLittle Greene Slaked Lime 105 bedroom

@thepengesthouse

Morning FogSherwin Williams Morning Fog bedroom paint accent wall

@mypalletwall

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Slaked Lime will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Slaked LimeLittle Greene Slaked Lime edwardian kitchen interior idea

@twentytwo_theterrace

Morning FogSherwin Williams Morning Fog kitchen color

@dan_mitt

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Slaked Lime reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Morning Fog.

Slaked LimeLittle Greene Slaked Lime dining room color review

@suzanna_symonsthomas

Morning FogSW Morning Fog dining room paint review

@abc_painting_llc

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Slaked Lime will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Morning Fog would.

Slaked LimeLittle Greene Slaked Lime bathroom review

@ottadesign

Morning FogSherwin Williams SW 6255 bathroom color review

@vieveinteriors

Color Details

Slaked Lime
Little Greene · 105
Hex#f0f1ec
LRV87.5
BrandLittle Greene
Number105
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Morning Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 6255
Hex#A8AEB1
LRV41.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6255
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Slaked Lime vs Morning Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Slaked Lime on one side and Morning 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 Slaked Lime comparisons

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

White Dove
Slaked Lime
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Slaked Lime reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Slaked Lime
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Slaked Lime reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Slaked Lime
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Slaked Lime
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Slaked Lime
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Slaked Lime
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Slaked Lime
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Slaked Lime
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Slaked Lime
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Slaked Lime
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Slaked Lime reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Slaked Lime
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Slaked Lime
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Slaked Lime
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Slaked Lime
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Black grey
Slaked Lime
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Piazza
Slaked Lime
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Slaked Lime reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Slaked Lime
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Slaked Lime
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Senses
Slaked Lime
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Slaked Lime
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Slaked Lime
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Slaked Lime
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Slaked Lime
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Slaked Lime
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Slaked Lime
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Slaked Lime
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Slaked Lime
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Slaked Lime reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Slaked Lime
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Slaked Lime reads slightly lighter

Paper
Slaked Lime
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Nearly identical in tone

Passageway
Slaked Lime
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Slaked Lime is the lighter choice