Balboa Mist vs Water Squirt
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Water Squirt (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Balboa Mist reads as beige-greige, while Water Squirt reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 14-point LRV gap — 80 for Water Squirt vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Water Squirt will open up a space more effectively. Where Balboa Mist leans red, Water Squirt reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 11.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Water Squirt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Water Squirt 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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