Always Almond vs Thames Fog

PPG
·
Valspar

Where Always Almond belongs to PPG's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Always Almond (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Always Almond vs Thames Fog Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
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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.

ΔE 31.8Very different colors

Color Details

Always Almond
PPG · PPG1099-1
Hex#ebe5d2
LRV77.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1099-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Always Almond
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Thames Fog

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