Balboa Mist vs Thunder Clouds
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Thunder Clouds comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Thunder Clouds to the grey family. At LRV 66 vs 17, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Thunder Clouds's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Thunder Clouds in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Balboa Mist and Thunder Clouds in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Balboa Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Thunder Clouds.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Thunder Clouds Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Thunder Clouds 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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