Balboa Mist vs New Age
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while New Age reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than New Age (LRV 63), a difference of 3 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 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 New Age Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and New Age 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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