Mink Frost vs Balboa Mist
Where Mink Frost belongs to Valspar's range, Balboa Mist is a Benjamin Moore color. Mink Frost (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Balboa Mist (LRV 66), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room.
Mink Frost 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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Mink Frost vs Balboa Mist in Real Spaces
Mink Frost 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 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Mink Frost gives the walls a little more lift.
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