Balboa Mist vs Simmering Smoke
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Simmering Smoke (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Simmering Smoke to the greige-grey family. The 30-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 36 for Simmering Smoke — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 19.8 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 Simmering Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Simmering Smoke 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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