Balboa Mist vs Butterscotch Ripple
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Butterscotch Ripple (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Butterscotch Ripple to the beige family. The 40-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 26 for Butterscotch Ripple — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 46.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Butterscotch Ripple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Butterscotch Ripple 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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