White Iris vs Thames Fog

White IrisSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 32.2Very different colors

White Iris (Sherwin-Williams) and Thames Fog (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, White Iris belongs to the blue-white family and Thames Fog to the grey family. The 48-point LRV gap — 76 for White Iris vs 27 for Thames Fog — means White Iris will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 32.2 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

White Iris
Sherwin-Williams · 6812
Hex#DFE2E7
LRV75.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6812
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

White Iris vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Iris 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 White Iris comparisons

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

White Dove
White Iris
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
White Iris
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

White Iris reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
White Iris
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

White Iris is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
White Iris
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

White Iris reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
White Iris
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

White Iris is the lighter choice

Mizzle
White Iris
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

White Iris reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
White Iris
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

White Iris reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
White Iris
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

White Iris is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
White Iris
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

White Iris reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
White Iris
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

White Iris reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
White Iris
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

White Iris is the lighter choice

Pale Green
White Iris
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

White Iris is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
White Iris
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

White Iris is the lighter choice

Cement grey
White Iris
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

White Iris is the lighter choice

Black grey
White Iris
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

White Iris is the lighter choice

Piazza
White Iris
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

White Iris reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
White Iris
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

White Iris reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
White Iris
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

White Iris is the lighter choice

Senses
White Iris
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

White Iris is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
White Iris
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

White Iris is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
White Iris
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

White Iris reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
White Iris
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

White Iris is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
White Iris
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

White Iris is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
White Iris
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

White Iris is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
White Iris
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

White Iris is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
White Iris
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

White Iris reads slightly lighter

Passageway
White Iris
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

White Iris is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
White Iris
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
White Iris
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

RAL 180-1
White Iris
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

White Iris is the lighter choice