Balboa Mist vs Cheviot
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Cheviot (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Cheviot reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 89 for Cheviot vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Cheviot will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Cheviot reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Cheviot in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Balboa Mist and Cheviot are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Cheviot reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Balboa Mist.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Cheviot returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Cheviot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Cheviot 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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