Balboa Mist vs Essex Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Essex Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Essex Green (LRV 4), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Balboa Mist runs red while Essex Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.1, 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 Essex Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Essex Green 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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