Balboa Mist vs Regatta
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Regatta comes from Sherwin-Williams. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Regatta reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 66 vs 8, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Balboa Mist's red character against Regatta's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 57.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Regatta in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Balboa Mist and Regatta 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 LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Regatta would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Regatta 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 Regatta would.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Regatta Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Regatta 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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