Superior Blue vs Balboa Mist
Superior Blue is a Behr color while Balboa Mist comes from Benjamin Moore. Hue-wise, Superior Blue belongs to the blue family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. At LRV 66 vs 9, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 56-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Superior Blue's blue character against Balboa Mist's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 52.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Superior Blue vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Superior Blue and Balboa Mist in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Superior Blue would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Superior Blue would.
Color Details
Superior Blue vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Superior Blue 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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