Blue Willow vs Balboa Mist

PPG
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Benjamin Moore

Where Blue Willow belongs to PPG's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Willow (LRV 47), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Blue Willow vs Balboa Mist Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 14.7Distinct difference

Color Details

Blue Willow
PPG · PPG1145-4
Hex#a8bbba
LRV47.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1145-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Blue Willow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore · OC-27
Hex#DAD6CC
LRV65.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-27
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
BrightnessLight
View Balboa Mist

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