Balboa Mist vs Space Black
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Space Black to the grey family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Space Black (LRV 5), a difference of 61 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Balboa Mist runs red while Space Black is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 64.7, 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 Space Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Space Black 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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