Balboa Mist vs Smoky Quartz
Where Balboa Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Smoky Quartz is a PPG color. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Smoky Quartz reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Quartz (LRV 27), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.0, 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 Smoky Quartz Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Smoky Quartz 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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