Balboa Mist vs Willow Tree
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Willow Tree comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Willow Tree to the green family. With LRVs of 66 and 67, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Willow Tree's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Willow Tree in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Balboa Mist and Willow Tree 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. Willow Tree reads more restrained here, while Balboa Mist adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Balboa Mist and Willow Tree is what sets these apart most in this context.
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 brings more warmth to the space, while Willow Tree keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Balboa Mist and Willow Tree is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Willow Tree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Willow Tree 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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