Smoky Beige vs Thames Fog

Smoky BeigeSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 12.8Distinct difference

Smoky Beige is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Smoky Beige belongs to the beige-greige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. At LRV 40 vs 27, Smoky Beige will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 12.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams · 9087
Hex#B9A796
LRV40.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9087
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Smoky Beige vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Beige 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 Smoky Beige comparisons

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

White Dove
Smoky Beige
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Smoky Beige
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Smoky Beige
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Smoky Beige
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Smoky Beige
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Smoky Beige reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Smoky Beige
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Smoky Beige
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Smoky Beige
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Smoky Beige reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Smoky Beige
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Smoky Beige
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Smoky Beige
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Smoky Beige
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Smoky Beige reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Smoky Beige
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Smoky Beige
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Smoky Beige reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Smoky Beige
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

Piazza
Smoky Beige
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Smoky Beige
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Smoky Beige
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Smoky Beige reads slightly lighter

Senses
Smoky Beige
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Smoky Beige
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Smoky Beige
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Smoky Beige
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Smoky Beige reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Smoky Beige
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Smoky Beige
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Smoky Beige
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Smoky Beige reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Smoky Beige
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Smoky Beige
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Smoky Beige is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Smoky Beige
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Smoky Beige
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Smoky Beige
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter