French Vanilla vs Thames Fog
French Vanilla (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Vanilla belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 55-point LRV gap — 83 for French Vanilla vs 27 for Thames Fog — means French Vanilla will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 34.6 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.
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French Vanilla vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Vanilla 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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