Thames Fog vs Washed Linen
Thames Fog is a Valspar color while Washed Linen comes from Jotun. At LRV 55 vs 27, Washed Linen will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 19.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Thames Fog vs Washed Linen 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 Washed Linen in Real Spaces
Seeing Thames Fog and Washed Linen in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 5 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. Washed Linen returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@melaniejadedesign
@victoriaborthen
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 Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
@thelancashireterrace
@villabrattbacken
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. Washed Linen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thames Fog.
@renovations_at31
@odegarden_1917
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
@bellwaycherry17
@villastenlunda
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Washed Linen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Thames Fog would.
@bh_paintingdecorating
@krakegatan1836
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