Balboa Mist vs G488
Where Balboa Mist belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, G488 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and G488 to the grey family. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than G488 (LRV 63), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 G488 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and G488 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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