Ashen Tan vs Balboa Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Ashen Tan (LRV 51), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ashen Tan runs warm while Balboa Mist is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Ashen Tan vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashen Tan 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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