Balboa Mist vs Winter Haven
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Winter Haven (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Winter Haven reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 78 for Winter Haven vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Winter Haven will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.0 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 Winter Haven Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Winter Haven 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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