Balboa Mist vs First Light
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and First Light to the pink-red family. First Light (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Balboa Mist (LRV 66), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs First Light in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Balboa Mist and First Light are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that First Light will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Balboa Mist would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. First Light reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Balboa Mist.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs First Light Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and First Light 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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