Balboa Mist vs Icelandic
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Icelandic comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Icelandic to the blue family. With LRVs of 66 and 67, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Icelandic's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Icelandic in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Balboa Mist and Icelandic in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Balboa Mist and Icelandic is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Balboa Mist and Icelandic is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Icelandic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Icelandic 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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