Balboa Mist vs Falling Star
Balboa Mist and Falling Star come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Falling Star to the beige-yellow family. The 19-point LRV gap — 85 for Falling Star vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Falling Star will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Falling Star reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.5 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.
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Balboa Mist vs Falling Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Falling Star 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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