Agate Grey vs Balboa Mist
Where Agate Grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Agate Grey (LRV 45), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Agate Grey vs Balboa Mist Color Comparison
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.
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Agate Grey vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
Seeing Agate Grey and Balboa Mist in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Balboa Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Agate Grey.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Balboa Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Agate Grey.
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