Impromptu vs Thames Fog

ImpromptuSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 39.7Very different colors

Impromptu is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Impromptu reads as blue, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 23, Thames Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 39.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Impromptu
Sherwin-Williams · 6955
Hex#0192B8
LRV22.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6955
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Impromptu vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Impromptu on one side and Thames Fog on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Impromptu comparisons

See how Impromptu stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Impromptu
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Impromptu
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Impromptu
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Impromptu reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Impromptu
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Impromptu
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Impromptu
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Impromptu
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Impromptu
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Impromptu
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Impromptu
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Impromptu
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Impromptu reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Impromptu
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Impromptu
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Impromptu reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Impromptu
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Impromptu
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Impromptu reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Impromptu
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Impromptu
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Impromptu
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Impromptu
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Impromptu
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Impromptu reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Impromptu
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Impromptu
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Impromptu reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Impromptu
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Impromptu reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Impromptu
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Impromptu
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Impromptu
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Impromptu
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Impromptu reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Impromptu
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Impromptu
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Impromptu
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice