Balboa Mist vs Blue Iris
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Blue Iris comes from Sherwin-Williams. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Blue Iris reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 66, Blue Iris will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Blue Iris's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Blue Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Blue Iris 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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