Lavish Lavender vs Thames Fog
Where Lavish Lavender belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Lavish Lavender reads as purple, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thames Fog (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Lavish Lavender (LRV 22), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.2, 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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Lavish Lavender vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lavish Lavender 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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