Rustic City vs Thames Fog
Rustic City (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Rustic City belongs to the beige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 35 for Rustic City vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Rustic City will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 25.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Rustic City vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rustic City 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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