Balboa Mist vs Market Square Shell
Balboa Mist and Market Square Shell come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 16-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 50 for Market Square Shell — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Market Square Shell reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.9 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 Market Square Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Market Square Shell 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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