Balboa Mist vs Picket Fence
Balboa Mist and Picket Fence come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Picket Fence reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 63 for Picket Fence — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 Picket Fence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Picket Fence 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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