Balboa Mist vs Nob Hill Sage
Balboa Mist and Nob Hill Sage come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Nob Hill Sage reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 60 for Nob Hill Sage — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Nob Hill Sage reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Nob Hill Sage in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Balboa Mist and Nob Hill Sage 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.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Balboa Mist has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Nob Hill Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Nob Hill Sage 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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