Taupe Tone vs Thames Fog
Where Taupe Tone belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Taupe Tone belongs to the beige-greige family and Thames Fog to the grey family. Taupe Tone (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Taupe Tone vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Taupe Tone and Thames Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Taupe Tone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Taupe Tone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
Color Details
Taupe Tone vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Taupe Tone 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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