Balboa Mist vs Ivy League
Where Balboa Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ivy League is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Ivy League to the blue-green family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Ivy League (LRV 14), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 55.4, 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 Ivy League Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Ivy League 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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