Winter vs Balboa Mist
Winter (Tikkurila) and Balboa Mist (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. The 20-point LRV gap — 85 for Winter vs 66 for Balboa Mist — means Winter will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.
Winter 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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Winter vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
Winter and Balboa Mist are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Winter reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Balboa Mist.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Winter returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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