Playing Possum vs Balboa Mist

PPG
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Benjamin Moore

Where Playing Possum belongs to PPG's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Playing Possum (LRV 31), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 23.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Playing Possum 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 23.8Distinct difference

Color Details

Playing Possum
PPG · PPG0997-5
Hex#969795
LRV31.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0997-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore · OC-27
Hex#DAD6CC
LRV65.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-27
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
BrightnessLight
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