Heath Gray vs Balboa Mist
Where Heath Gray belongs to Behr's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Heath Gray reads as grey, while Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Heath Gray (LRV 59), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heath Gray runs green and yellow while Balboa Mist is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Heath Gray vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heath Gray 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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