Touch of Grey vs Thames Fog

Touch of GreySherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 24.4Distinct difference

Touch of Grey (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 35-point LRV gap — 62 for Touch of Grey vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Touch of Grey will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 24.4 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.

Color Details

Touch of Grey
Sherwin-Williams · 9549
Hex#D1CFCA
LRV62.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9549
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Touch of Grey vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Touch of Grey 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 Touch of Grey comparisons

See how Touch of Grey stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Touch of Grey
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Touch of Grey
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Touch of Grey
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Touch of Grey
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Touch of Grey reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Touch of Grey
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Touch of Grey
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Touch of Grey reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Touch of Grey
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Touch of Grey
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Touch of Grey
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Touch of Grey reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Touch of Grey
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Touch of Grey
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Touch of Grey
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Touch of Grey
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Touch of Grey
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Black grey
Touch of Grey
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Piazza
Touch of Grey
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Touch of Grey
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Touch of Grey reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Touch of Grey
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Senses
Touch of Grey
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Touch of Grey reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Touch of Grey
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Touch of Grey
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Touch of Grey reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Touch of Grey
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Touch of Grey
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Touch of Grey
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Touch of Grey reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Touch of Grey
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Touch of Grey
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Touch of Grey
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Touch of Grey is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Touch of Grey
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Touch of Grey
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Touch of Grey
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Touch of Grey reads noticeably lighter