Balboa vs Guava Jelly
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Balboa belongs to the blue family and Guava Jelly to the pink-red family. Balboa (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Guava Jelly (LRV 43), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Balboa runs blue while Guava Jelly is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 52.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Balboa vs Guava Jelly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa on one side and Guava Jelly 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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