Favorite Tan vs Thames Fog

Favorite TanSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 17.0Distinct difference

Favorite Tan (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Favorite Tan belongs to the beige-greige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 44 for Favorite Tan vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Favorite Tan will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Favorite Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 6157
Hex#C1AE91
LRV43.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6157
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Favorite Tan vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Favorite Tan 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 Favorite Tan comparisons

See how Favorite Tan stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Favorite Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Favorite Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Favorite Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Favorite Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Favorite Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Favorite Tan reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Favorite Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Favorite Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Favorite Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Favorite Tan reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Favorite Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Favorite Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Favorite Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Favorite Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Favorite Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Favorite Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Favorite Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Favorite Tan reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Favorite Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Favorite Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Favorite Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Favorite Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Favorite Tan reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Favorite Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Favorite Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Favorite Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Favorite Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Favorite Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Favorite Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Favorite Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Favorite Tan reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Favorite Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Favorite Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Favorite Tan is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Favorite Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Favorite Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Favorite Tan
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter