Universal Khaki vs Thames Fog

Universal KhakiSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 13.3Distinct difference

Universal Khaki is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Universal Khaki reads as beige-greige, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 41 vs 27, Universal Khaki will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 13.3, 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

Universal Khaki
Sherwin-Williams · 6150
Hex#B8A992
LRV40.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6150
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Universal Khaki vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Universal Khaki 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 Universal Khaki comparisons

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

White Dove
Universal Khaki
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Universal Khaki
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Universal Khaki
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Universal Khaki
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Universal Khaki
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Universal Khaki reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Universal Khaki
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Universal Khaki
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Universal Khaki
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Universal Khaki reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Universal Khaki
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Universal Khaki
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Universal Khaki
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Universal Khaki
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Universal Khaki reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Universal Khaki
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Universal Khaki
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Universal Khaki reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Universal Khaki
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

Piazza
Universal Khaki
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Universal Khaki
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Universal Khaki
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Universal Khaki reads slightly lighter

Senses
Universal Khaki
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Universal Khaki
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Universal Khaki
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Universal Khaki
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Universal Khaki reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Universal Khaki
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Universal Khaki
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Universal Khaki
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Universal Khaki reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Universal Khaki
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Universal Khaki
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Universal Khaki is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Universal Khaki
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Universal Khaki
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Universal Khaki
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads slightly lighter