Balboa Mist vs Alley Cat
Where Balboa Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Alley Cat is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Alley Cat to the blue-grey family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Alley Cat (LRV 13), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Balboa Mist vs Alley Cat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Alley Cat 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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