Balboa Mist vs Plaster
Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Plaster comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Balboa Mist belongs to the beige-greige family and Plaster to the greige-grey family. At LRV 66 vs 57, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Balboa Mist vs Plaster in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Balboa Mist and Plaster 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.
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 Plaster would.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Balboa Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Plaster.
Color Details
Balboa Mist vs Plaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balboa Mist on one side and Plaster 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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