Telegrey 1 vs Thames Fog
Telegrey 1 is a RAL Classic color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 31 vs 27, Telegrey 1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Telegrey 1 vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Telegrey 1 and Thames Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Telegrey 1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Telegrey 1 vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Telegrey 1 on one side and Thames Fog on the other.
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.
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