Notorious vs Balboa Mist
Notorious is a Behr color while Balboa Mist comes from Benjamin Moore. Hue-wise, Notorious belongs to the purple family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. At LRV 66 vs 16, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Notorious's purple character against Balboa Mist's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 48.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Notorious vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Notorious 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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