Afternoon vs Thames Fog
Afternoon is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Afternoon belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 65 vs 27, Afternoon will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 48.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Afternoon vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Afternoon 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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