RAL 760-2 vs Thames Fog

RAL 760-2RAL EffectvsThames FogValsparΔE 24.5Distinct difference

RAL 760-2 (RAL Effect) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 760-2 belongs to the green family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 27-point LRV gap — 54 for RAL 760-2 vs 27 for Thames Fog — means RAL 760-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 24.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 760-2 vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 760-2 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

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. RAL 760-2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.

RAL 760-2RAL Effect 760-2 living room

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Thames FogValspar Thames Fog living room inspiration

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 760-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 760-2RAL Effect 760-2 bedroom

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Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bedroom review

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 760-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 760-2RAL Effect 760-2 minimalist bathroom

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Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bathroom review

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 760-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 760-2RAL Effect 760-2 kitchen cabinets

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Thames FogValspar Thames Fog kitchen cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 760-2
RAL Effect · RAL 760-2
Hex#B8CDAA
LRV54.4
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 760-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

RAL 760-2 vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 760-2 on one side and Thames Fog on the other.

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.

More RAL 760-2 comparisons

See how RAL 760-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 760-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 760-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
RAL 760-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 760-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
RAL 760-2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 760-2 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 760-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
RAL 760-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 760-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 760-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
RAL 760-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 760-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 760-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 760-2 reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 760-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 760-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Black grey
RAL 760-2
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Piazza
RAL 760-2
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
RAL 760-2
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
RAL 760-2
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

RAL 760-2 reads noticeably lighter

Senses
RAL 760-2
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

RAL 760-2 reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
RAL 760-2
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
RAL 760-2
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
RAL 760-2
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
RAL 760-2
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
RAL 760-2
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

RAL 760-2 reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
RAL 760-2
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

RAL 760-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
RAL 760-2
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
RAL 760-2
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

RAL 760-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
RAL 760-2
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
RAL 760-2
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
RAL 760-2
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 760-2 reads slightly lighter