Inverness Gray vs Balboa Mist

PPG
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Benjamin Moore

Where Inverness Gray belongs to PPG's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Inverness Gray (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Balboa Mist (LRV 66), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Inverness Gray vs Balboa Mist Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 7.3Noticeable difference

Color Details

Inverness Gray
PPG · PPG1012-2
Hex#dce3e2
LRV75.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1012-2
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Inverness Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore · OC-27
Hex#DAD6CC
LRV65.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-27
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
BrightnessLight
View Balboa Mist

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