Moonmist vs Thames Fog
Moonmist is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Moonmist reads as blue, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 68 vs 27, Moonmist will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 29.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Moonmist vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Moonmist 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Moonmist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
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 Moonmist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
Color Details
Moonmist vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moonmist 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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