Mistral vs Balboa Mist

Tikkurila
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Benjamin Moore

Where Mistral belongs to Tikkurila's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Balboa Mist (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Mistral (LRV 44), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Mistral 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 17.9Distinct difference

Color Details

Mistral
Tikkurila · K491
Hex#A2B6BD
LRV43.9
BrandTikkurila
NumberK491
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Mistral
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore · OC-27
Hex#DAD6CC
LRV65.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-27
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
BrightnessLight
View Balboa Mist

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