Lilac Gray vs Balboa Mist
Lilac Gray is a Valspar color while Balboa Mist comes from Benjamin Moore. At LRV 66 vs 25, Balboa Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 29.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Lilac Gray 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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Lilac Gray vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
Seeing Lilac Gray 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 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Balboa Mist 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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