RAL 530-1 vs Thames Fog
Where RAL 530-1 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. RAL 530-1 reads as pink-red, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 530-1 (LRV 11), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.7, 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.
RAL 530-1 vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing RAL 530-1 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Thames Fog reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 530-1.
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RAL 530-1 vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 530-1 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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