Balboa Mist vs Pacific Fog
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Pacific Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Pacific Fog reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 71 vs 66, Pacific Fog will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Pacific Fog's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Pacific Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Pacific Fog 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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