Honed Soapstone vs Thames Fog
Honed Soapstone is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Honed Soapstone reads as greige-grey, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 27, Honed Soapstone will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Honed Soapstone vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Honed Soapstone and Thames Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Honed Soapstone reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Honed Soapstone gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Honed Soapstone gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Honed Soapstone vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honed Soapstone 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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