Silk Grey vs Balboa Mist
Silk Grey is a RAL Classic color while Balboa Mist comes from Benjamin Moore. At LRV 66 vs 47, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Silk 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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Silk Grey vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
Seeing Silk 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.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Balboa Mist reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Silk Grey.
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Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Balboa Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Silk Grey would.
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