Sharkskin vs Balboa Mist

PPG
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Benjamin Moore

Where Sharkskin belongs to PPG's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Sharkskin (LRV 40), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Sharkskin 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 16.1Distinct difference

Color Details

Sharkskin
PPG · PPG1025-4
Hex#b1aa9c
LRV40.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1025-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Sharkskin
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore · OC-27
Hex#DAD6CC
LRV65.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-27
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
BrightnessLight
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