Black Forest vs Thames Fog

PPG
·
Valspar

Where Black Forest belongs to PPG's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Black Forest (LRV 7), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 30.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Black Forest vs Thames Fog Color Comparison

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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 30.0Very different colors

Color Details

Black Forest
PPG · PPG1012-7
Hex#434b4f
LRV7.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1012-7
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Black Forest
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Thames Fog

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