Balboa Mist vs Palermo Rose
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Palermo Rose to the pink-red family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Palermo Rose (LRV 39), a difference of 26 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. With a ΔE of 27.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Palermo Rose Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Palermo Rose 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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