S 5040-R vs Thames Fog
Where S 5040-R belongs to NCS's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. S 5040-R reads as pink-red, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-R (LRV 6), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 48.7, 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.
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S 5040-R vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5040-R 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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