Balboa Mist vs Scalloped Shell
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Scalloped Shell (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Scalloped Shell reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 82 for Scalloped Shell vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Scalloped Shell will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Scalloped Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Scalloped Shell 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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