Soothing Sapphire vs Thames Fog

PPG
·
Valspar

Where Soothing Sapphire belongs to PPG's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Soothing Sapphire (LRV 8), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Soothing Sapphire 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 28.1Very different colors

Color Details

Soothing Sapphire
PPG · PPG10-09
Hex#48545d
LRV8.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG10-09
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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