Cote D'Azur vs Thames Fog
Where Cote D'Azur belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Cote D'Azur reads as blue, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Cote D'Azur (LRV 15), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 32.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Cote D'Azur vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cote D'Azur 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.
More Cote D'Azur comparisons
See how Cote D'Azur stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
