Apparition vs Balboa Mist
Apparition and Balboa Mist come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Apparition reads as greige-grey, while Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 57 for Apparition — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Apparition vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Apparition 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
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Balboa Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Apparition vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apparition 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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