Thames Fog vs Millstream
Thames Fog (Valspar) and Millstream (Behr) come from different manufacturers. The 34-point LRV gap — 61 for Millstream vs 27 for Thames Fog — means Millstream will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 28.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.
Thames Fog vs Millstream 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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Thames Fog vs Millstream in Real Spaces
Seeing Thames Fog and Millstream in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 4 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
@melaniejadedesign
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Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Millstream returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@thelancashireterrace
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Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Millstream returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@bellwaycherry17
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Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Millstream returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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