Sheffield Gray vs Balboa Mist

PPG
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Benjamin Moore

Where Sheffield Gray belongs to PPG's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Sheffield Gray (LRV 18), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Sheffield Gray 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 38.7Very different colors

Color Details

Sheffield Gray
PPG · PPG1041-6
Hex#6b7680
LRV18.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1041-6
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Sheffield 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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