Gray Area vs Thames Fog
Where Gray Area belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Gray Area belongs to the greige-grey family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Gray Area (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 10.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gray Area vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Area 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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