Balboa Mist vs Knitting Needles
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Knitting Needles comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Knitting Needles to the grey family. At LRV 66 vs 53, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Knitting Needles's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Knitting Needles in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Balboa Mist and Knitting Needles 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Knitting Needles would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Knitting Needles would.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Knitting Needles Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Knitting Needles 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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