Spun Wool vs Balboa Mist
Spun Wool is a Behr color while Balboa Mist comes from Benjamin Moore. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 73 vs 66, Spun Wool will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Spun Wool vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Spun Wool and Balboa Mist are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Spun Wool gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Spun Wool vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spun Wool 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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