Balboa Mist vs K496
Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) and K496 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and K496 to the grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 50 for K496 — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. 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 K496 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and K496 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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