Zurich White vs Thames Fog

Zurich WhiteSherwin-WilliamsvsThames FogValsparΔE 30.7Very different colors

Zurich White is a Sherwin-Williams color while Thames Fog comes from Valspar. Zurich White reads as beige-greige, while Thames Fog reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 27, Zurich White will read as the brighter of the two — a 48-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 30.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Zurich White vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Zurich White and Thames Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Zurich White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Zurich WhiteZurich White Living Room

@houseoflittlestrays

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog living room inspiration

@melaniejadedesign

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Zurich White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.

Zurich WhiteSherwin Williams Zurich White Bedroom

@stackhousedesignandrestoration

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog bedroom review

@thelancashireterrace

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Zurich White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.

Zurich WhiteZurich White Dining Room

@houseoflittlestrays

Thames FogValspar Thames Fog dining room photo

@renovations_at31

Color Details

Zurich White
Sherwin-Williams · 7626
Hex#E6E1D9
LRV75.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7626
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Thames Fog
Valspar · V144-5
Hex#8f9082
LRV27.4
BrandValspar
NumberV144-5
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Zurich White vs Thames Fog Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Zurich White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Zurich White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Zurich White reads slightly lighter

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

Zurich White is the lighter choice

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

Zurich White reads noticeably lighter

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

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Zurich White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Zurich White reads noticeably lighter

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

Zurich White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Zurich White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Zurich White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Zurich White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Zurich White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Zurich White reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Zurich White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Zurich White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Zurich White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Zurich White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Zurich White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Zurich White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Zurich White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Zurich White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Zurich White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Zurich White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Senses
Zurich White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Zurich White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Zurich White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Zurich White reads noticeably lighter

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

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Zurich White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Zurich White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Zurich White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Zurich White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Zurich White is the lighter choice

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

Zurich White reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Zurich White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Zurich White is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Zurich White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

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

Zurich White is the lighter choice