Glisten Yellow vs Thames Fog
Where Glisten Yellow belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Glisten Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Glisten Yellow (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 39.2, 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.
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Glisten Yellow vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glisten Yellow 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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