Surfer vs Thames Fog
Surfer is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Surfer belongs to the blue family and Thames Fog to the grey family. With LRVs of 29 and 27, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 36.1, 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.
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Surfer vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surfer 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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