Benjamin Moore London Fog: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect soft gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore London Fog and if it might be right for your home!

Warm gray paint colors are a popular choice. They provide a neutral backdrop without the starkness and coldness of cool grays.

Warm grays promote a feeling of relaxation and peace. They go with virtually any decor style or finish, making them a versatile option.

However, even when you separate the warm grays from the cool grays, there is still a lot to consider when narrowing down your paint selection!

Let's talk about one such warm gray today: London Fog by Benjamin Moore.

London Fog, Benjamin Moore, 1541

London Fog is a soft, subtly warm gray. It may, in fact, remind you of walking down a foggy street.

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Color Family

London Fog is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

56

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 56, London Fog is a light to mid-gray. It provides some depth without being overly saturated.

RGB Colors

R: 204 G: 199 B: 189

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#CCC7BD

Undertones

London Fog has orange and greige undertones, giving it a gentle warmth.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, you'll see more of London Fog's warmth. It all appear a bit lighter and more greige.

In darker spaces, such as north-facing rooms, London Fog will appear a bit more neutral / cooler and more gray. It may appear a bit dingy in these darker spaces.

Best uses

London Fog is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color; however, it can look a bit dingy and dark in north-racing rooms so be sure to swatch it before committing.

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Apparition
• Behr Tranquil Gray
• Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
• Benjamin Moore Wish
• Behr Winter Haze
• Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
• Benjamin Moore Rodeo

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Coordinating Colors

As a neutral warm gray, London Fog pairs well with most other colors, including other warm neutrals, such as soft whites, creams, warm grays, greiges, and browns.

London Fog also pairs well with blues, purples, and greens.

Dark blues / purples:

• Blue Gaspe
• Blue Heron
• Blue Nova
• Amethyst Shadow
• French Violet

Soft whites:

• White Dove
• Cloud White
• Swiss Coffee
• Steam
• Moonlight White

Muted blue-greens:

• Stratton Blue
• Azores
• Grenada Villa
• Del Mar Blue
• Atmospheric

Trim Colors

Due to its subtle warmth, London Fog pairs well with soft whites for trim.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some frequently asked questions about London Fog.

What color is London Fog?

London Fog is a soft gray with a subtle warmth. It's a great versatile option.

What's the difference: BM London Fog vs Behr Foggy London?

These soft, warm grays are very similar! London Fog is only a smidge lighter (LRV 56) than Foggy London (LRV 54).

London Fog's undertones lean more orange, and Foggy London's lean more yellow / green.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

What's the difference: BM London Fog vs SW Agreeable Gray?

London Fog is a bit darker than Agreeable Gray, but both are light to mid grays.

Both London Fog and Agreeable Gray offer a subtle warmth, but Agreeable Gray is a bit more neutral and versatile, as it lacks any strong undertones.

Agreeable Gray is one of the most popular paint colors of all time; however, that doesn't automatically mean it's the right choice for your space. Swatch both and see which fits best in your home.

What's the difference: BM London Fog vs SW Repose Gray?

London Fog and Repose Gray are similar warm, soft grays. However, no two paint colors are exactly alike.

London Fog is a little darker, has orange / greige undertones, and is a bit more saturated. Repose Gray is a little lighter, has green / blue undertones, and is more muted.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

What's the difference: BM London Fog vs SW Worldly Gray?

London Fog and Worldly Gray are very similar soft grays. Their LRVs are so similar (56 and 57), it's hard to tell which one is lighter or darker than the other.

However, Worldly Gray is a bit warmer and more saturated than London Fog.

If you're debating between these two colors, my advice is simple: swatch them both. Paint samples on your walls, check them in different lighting, and go with the one that feels right. Chances are, you’ll love either one!

Which white goes with Ben Moore London Fog?

Benjamin Moore London Fog pairs beautifully with soft whites. Try BM White Dove, BM Cloud White, BM Swiss Coffee, SW Alabaster, or Behr Cameo White.

These whites would make excellent trim colors alongside BM London Fog walls.

Thanks for reading!