Balboa vs Summer Medley 4
Balboa (Behr) and Summer Medley 4 (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 14-point LRV gap — 72 for Summer Medley 4 vs 58 for Balboa — means Summer Medley 4 will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa leans blue, Summer Medley 4 reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Summer Medley 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa on one side and Summer Medley 4 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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