Badlands vs Mistral

Badlands and Mistral come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Badlands belongs to the pink-red family and Mistral to the blue family. The 14-point LRV gap — 25 for Badlands vs 10 for Mistral — means Badlands will open up a space more effectively. Where Badlands leans red, Mistral reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 59.9 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.