Balboa Mist vs Chalk
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Chalk comes from Tikkurila. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 81 vs 66, Chalk will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Chalk in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Balboa Mist and Chalk 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Chalk returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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Balboa Mist vs Chalk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Chalk 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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