Made in the Shade vs Thames Fog
Both are Valspar colors. At LRV 33 vs 27, Made in the Shade will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.
Made in the Shade 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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Made in the Shade vs Thames Fog in Real Spaces
Made in the Shade and Thames Fog are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
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. Made in the Shade has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Made in the Shade gives the walls a little more lift.
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