Apricot Beige vs Balboa Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Apricot Beige belongs to the beige family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Apricot Beige (LRV 55), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Apricot Beige vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Apricot Beige 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Balboa Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Apricot Beige.
Color Details
Apricot Beige vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apricot Beige 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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