Balboa Mist vs April Green
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while April Green comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and April Green to the beige-green family. At LRV 66 vs 34, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against April Green's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.5, 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 April Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Balboa Mist and April Green 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 April Green.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs April Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and April Green 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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