Balboa Mist vs S 1002-Y20R
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while S 1002-Y20R comes from NCS. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 82 vs 66, S 1002-Y20R will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against S 1002-Y20R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.1, 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 S 1002-Y20R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Balboa Mist and S 1002-Y20R 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that S 1002-Y20R will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Balboa Mist would.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs S 1002-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and S 1002-Y20R 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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