Minor Blue vs Thames Fog
Where Minor Blue belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Minor Blue belongs to the blue family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Minor Blue (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 32.4, 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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Minor Blue vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Minor Blue 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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