Autumn Red vs Balboa Mist
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Autumn Red belongs to the pink-red family and Balboa Mist to the beige-greige family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Autumn Red (LRV 38), a difference of 27 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 42.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Autumn Red vs Balboa Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autumn Red 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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