Benjamin Moore

Balboa Mist OC-27

Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore

Balboa Mist (OC-27) is a light color that reads warm, with a yellow or creamy tendency on screen, with an estimated LRV of 64.1. It works well for whole rooms, trim and ceilings, especially in rooms with little daylight.

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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.

Balboa Mist equivalents from other brands

The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.

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Colors that go with Balboa Mist

Balboa Mist is closest to beige. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:

FAQ

What is the LRV of Balboa Mist?

Estimated from its screen color, Balboa Mist has an LRV of about 64.1. Benjamin Moore publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.

Is Balboa Mist warm or cool?

On screen, Balboa Mist reads warm, with a yellow or creamy tendency. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Balboa Mist?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Repose Gray (SW 7015), with a color difference of 2.5 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.

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