Traffic green vs Thames Fog
Where Traffic green belongs to RAL Classic's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Traffic green reads as green, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Traffic green (LRV 20), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Traffic green vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Traffic green and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Thames Fog gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Traffic green vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Traffic green 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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