Balboa Mist vs Almond White
Where Balboa Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Almond White is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Almond White to the beige-white family. Almond White (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Balboa Mist (LRV 66), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Balboa Mist runs red while Almond White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Almond White in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Balboa Mist and Almond White 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Almond White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Balboa Mist would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Almond White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Balboa Mist.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Almond White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Balboa Mist.
Home Office
The test for a home office color isn't how it looks in a quick glance — it's whether it still feels right after a full day of work. Almond White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Balboa Mist.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Almond White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Almond White 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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