Ashberry vs Balboa Mist
Ashberry (Behr) and Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ashberry belongs to the blue-grey family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. The 30-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 36 for Ashberry — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Ashberry leans purple, Balboa Mist reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ashberry vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashberry on one side and Balboa Mist on the other.
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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