Aplomb vs Bali paint color comparison

Aplomb vs Bali

AplombBenjamin MoorevsBaliBenjamin MooreΔE 38.1 — Very different colors

Aplomb and Bali come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Aplomb belongs to the grey family and Bali to the green family. The 37-point LRV gap — 58 for Bali vs 21 for Aplomb — means Bali will open up a space more effectively. Where Aplomb leans red, Bali reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aplomb
Benjamin Moore · AF-625
LRV20.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-625
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Bali
Benjamin Moore · 702
LRV57.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number702
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Aplomb vs Bali Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aplomb on one side and Bali on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.