Balboa Mist vs Icy Blue
Balboa Mist and Icy Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Icy Blue to the blue family. The 13-point LRV gap — 79 for Icy Blue vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Icy Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Icy Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.7 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 Icy Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Icy Blue 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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