Rose Tan vs Thames Fog

Rose TanSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 23.4Distinct difference

Rose Tan (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Rose Tan belongs to the beige-pink family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 11-point LRV gap — 38 for Rose Tan vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Rose Tan will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 23.4 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.

Rose Tan vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Rose Tan 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

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Rose Tan returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Rose Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 0069
Hex#CD9C85
LRV38.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0069
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Rose Tan vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rose Tan 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 Rose Tan comparisons

See how Rose Tan stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Rose Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Rose Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Rose Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Rose Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Rose Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Rose Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Rose Tan reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Rose Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Rose Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Rose Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Rose Tan reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Rose Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Rose Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Rose Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Rose Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Rose Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Rose Tan reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Rose Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Rose Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Rose Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Rose Tan reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Rose Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Rose Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Rose Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Rose Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Rose Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Rose Tan reads slightly lighter

Senses
Rose Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Rose Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Rose Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Rose Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Rose Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Rose Tan reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Rose Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Rose Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Rose Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Rose Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Rose Tan reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Rose Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Rose Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Rose Tan reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Rose Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Rose Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Rose Tan
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter