Firecracker vs Thames Fog

PPG
·
Valspar

Where Firecracker belongs to PPG's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Firecracker (LRV 20), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 44.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Firecracker 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 44.5Very different colors

Color Details

Firecracker
PPG · PPG1190-6
Hex#c26157
LRV20.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1190-6
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Firecracker
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Thames Fog

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