Magnolia vs Thames Fog
Where Magnolia belongs to Tikkurila's range, Thames Fog is a Valspar color. Magnolia (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Thames Fog (LRV 27), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Magnolia vs Thames Fog Color Comparison
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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Magnolia vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
Seeing Magnolia 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. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Magnolia reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
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