Balboa Mist vs RAL 840-2
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while RAL 840-2 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and RAL 840-2 to the greige-grey family. With LRVs of 66 and 66, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Balboa Mist vs RAL 840-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and RAL 840-2 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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