Balboa Mist vs Gray Whisper
Where Balboa Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Gray Whisper is a PPG color. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Gray Whisper reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gray Whisper (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Balboa Mist (LRV 66), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Gray Whisper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Gray Whisper 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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