Balboa Mist vs Dark Linen
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Dark Linen to the beige-yellow family. Dark Linen (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Balboa Mist (LRV 66), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Balboa Mist runs red while Dark Linen is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.0, 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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Balboa Mist vs Dark Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Dark Linen 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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