Walden Pond vs Balboa Mist

PPG
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Benjamin Moore

Walden Pond (PPG) and Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. The 34-point LRV gap — 66 for Balboa Mist vs 32 for Walden Pond — means Balboa Mist will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 33.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Walden Pond 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 33.4Very different colors

Color Details

Walden Pond
PPG · PPG1159-4
Hex#789bb6
LRV32.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1159-4
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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