Virtual Taupe vs Thames Fog
Virtual Taupe (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Virtual Taupe reads as greige-grey, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 27 for Thames Fog vs 20 for Virtual Taupe — means Thames Fog will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.3 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.
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Virtual Taupe vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Virtual Taupe 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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