Balboa Mist vs Maritime Blue
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Maritime Blue to the blue family. With LRVs of 66 and 65, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Maritime Blue's green and blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Maritime Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Maritime 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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