Mariner vs Thames Fog
Mariner is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Mariner belongs to the blue family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 46 vs 27, Mariner will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 30.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mariner vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Mariner and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Mariner will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
Color Details
Mariner vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mariner 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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