Balboa Mist vs Cloud Nine
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Cloud Nine (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Cloud Nine to the white family. The 13-point LRV gap — 78 for Cloud Nine vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Cloud Nine will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Cloud Nine reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Cloud Nine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Cloud Nine 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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