Cut The Mustard vs Thames Fog
Cut The Mustard is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Cut The Mustard reads as beige, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 26 and 27, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 43.6, 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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Cut The Mustard vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cut The Mustard 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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