Athenian Blue vs Balboa Mist
Athenian Blue and Balboa Mist come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Athenian Blue belongs to the blue family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. The 21-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 45 for Athenian Blue — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Athenian Blue leans blue, Balboa Mist reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.0 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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Athenian Blue vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Athenian Blue 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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