Balboa Mist vs San Jose Blue
Balboa Mist and San Jose Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and San Jose Blue to the blue family. The 37-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 28 for San Jose Blue — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, San Jose Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.5 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 San Jose Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and San Jose Blue 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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