Queen Anne Lilac vs Thames Fog

Queen Anne LilacSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 17.4Distinct difference

Queen Anne Lilac (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 21-point LRV gap — 48 for Queen Anne Lilac vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Queen Anne Lilac will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Queen Anne Lilac vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Queen Anne Lilac 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.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Queen Anne Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.

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Color Details

Queen Anne Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 0021
Hex#C0B6B4
LRV48.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0021
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Queen Anne Lilac vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Queen Anne Lilac 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 Queen Anne Lilac comparisons

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

White Dove
Queen Anne Lilac
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Queen Anne Lilac
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Queen Anne Lilac
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Queen Anne Lilac
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Queen Anne Lilac
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Queen Anne Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Queen Anne Lilac
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Queen Anne Lilac
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Queen Anne Lilac
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Queen Anne Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Queen Anne Lilac
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Queen Anne Lilac
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Queen Anne Lilac
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Queen Anne Lilac
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Queen Anne Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Queen Anne Lilac
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Queen Anne Lilac
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Queen Anne Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Queen Anne Lilac
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Piazza
Queen Anne Lilac
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Queen Anne Lilac
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Queen Anne Lilac
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Queen Anne Lilac reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Queen Anne Lilac
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Queen Anne Lilac reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Queen Anne Lilac
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Queen Anne Lilac
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Queen Anne Lilac
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Queen Anne Lilac
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Queen Anne Lilac
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Queen Anne Lilac
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Queen Anne Lilac reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Queen Anne Lilac
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Queen Anne Lilac
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Queen Anne Lilac is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Queen Anne Lilac
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Queen Anne Lilac
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Queen Anne Lilac
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Nearly identical in tone