Apples and Pears vs Balboa Mist
Apples and Pears and Balboa Mist come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Apples and Pears belongs to the yellow family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. The 7-point LRV gap — 73 for Apples and Pears vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Apples and Pears will open up a space more effectively. Where Apples and Pears leans yellow, Balboa Mist reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.5 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.
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Apples and Pears vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apples and Pears 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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