Nettle vs Thames Fog

PPG
·
Valspar

Where Nettle belongs to PPG's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Nettle (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Nettle vs Thames Fog Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 22.0Distinct difference

Color Details

Nettle
PPG · PPG1111-4
Hex#bbac7d
LRV40.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1111-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Nettle
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Thames Fog

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