Balboa Mist vs Steel Symphony 5
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Steel Symphony 5 comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Steel Symphony 5 to the blue-grey family. At LRV 66 vs 63, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Steel Symphony 5's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Steel Symphony 5 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Balboa Mist and Steel Symphony 5 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Steel Symphony 5 reads more restrained here, while Balboa Mist adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Steel Symphony 5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Steel Symphony 5 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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