Hearty Orange vs Thames Fog
Hearty Orange (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hearty Orange reads as pink-red, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 27 for Thames Fog vs 15 for Hearty Orange — means Thames Fog will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 53.8 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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Hearty Orange vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hearty Orange 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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