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Benjamin MooreOC-27

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Off White Collection, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.

LRV

65.53

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Light Reflectance Value
65.53
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCozyMoodyPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
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Balboa Mist in Rooms

Follow Balboa Mist from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 118 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

4 House Photos

The 4 house images turn a white swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore OC-27 house exterior paint

House exterior in Balboa Mist presents a refined, cohesive appearance.

@sherryhdesigns

Benjamin Moore OC-27 house exterior color

Exterior siding finished in classic Balboa Mist creates curb appeal.

@brintonpainting

Bm Balboa Mist Exterior

Home facade painted Balboa Mist showcases timeless exterior elegance.

@sherryhdesigns

Grey house hallway Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist

Hallway architecture gains dimension with Balboa Mist painted walls.

@rebeccagillisdesigns

47 Living Room Photos

The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from Balboa Mist (OC-27). The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Benjamin Moore OC-27 living room color

Soft walls in Balboa Mist create a serene backdrop for layered furnishings and natural light.

@mrandmrs.homebody

17 Bathroom Photos

The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Balboa Mist (OC-27). The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Benjamin Moore OC-27 bathroom color

Bathroom walls in Balboa Mist establish a spa-like neutral foundation for fixtures and accessories.

@goldwillow

25 Bedroom Photos

Across 25 bedroom images, Balboa Mist (OC-27) meets gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist bedroom color

Master bedroom walls in Balboa Mist offer a restful retreat.

@daniellescoastalstyle

9 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The 9 kitchen cabinets images turn a white swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist kitchen cabinets color

Cabinet doors painted in Balboa Mist bring soft warmth to kitchen cabinetry.

@irwincabinetworks

7 Kitchen Photos

These 7 kitchen images show how Balboa Mist (OC-27) can sit beside stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. Its red undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Benjamin Moore OC-27 kitchen color

Kitchen cabinetry paired with Balboa Mist walls establishes a cohesive palette.

@thepaintergirl21

5 Misc Photos

These 5 misc images show how Balboa Mist (OC-27) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. Its red undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Benjamin Moore OC-27 wall paint foyer color

Foyer walls in Balboa Mist greet visitors with soft, welcoming warmth.

@thepaintergirl21

Benjamin Moore OC-27 painted furniture paint

Painted furniture in Balboa Mist provides a calming neutral backdrop.

@holmes_sells_homes_yyc_realtor

Benjamin Moore OC-27 painted furniture paint

Cabinet surfaces coated in Balboa Mist create understated elegance throughout.

@holmes_sells_homes_yyc_realtor

Oc-27 Wall Paint

Wall surfaces finished in Balboa Mist maintain brightness while adding depth.

@kmddesignsnj

Light grey hall Balboa Mist by BM paint

Interior walls in Balboa Mist provide a light, airy feeling throughout.

@swwproperties

2 Home Office Photos

2 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Balboa Mist (OC-27) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Benjamin Moore OC-27 home office paint

Home office walls dressed in Balboa Mist establish a focused, peaceful workspace.

@michellegentileinteriors

Bm Balboa Mist Home Office

Home office cabinetry in Balboa Mist combines storage with sophisticated style.

@r_tizzle_instagrizzle

2 Dining Room Photos

2 dining room images place Balboa Mist (OC-27) in a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony. An LRV of 65.5 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist Dining Room

Dining room walls painted in Balboa Mist enhance the sophisticated ambiance.

@aspainting2003

Dining Room

Dining room trim painted in Balboa Mist defines architectural character subtly.

@mickeysstagingsolutions

Coordinating Colors

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Cloud Cover
Cloud Cover
Balboa Mist vs Cloud Cover
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Cloud Cover
OC-25 · LRV 80

Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Rock Gray
Rock Gray
Balboa Mist vs Rock Gray
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Rock Gray
1615 · LRV 24

At LRV 66 vs 24, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Barista
Barista
Balboa Mist vs Barista
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 8), opening up a space where Barista encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Flint
Flint
Balboa Mist vs Flint
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Flint
AF-560 · LRV 12

At LRV 66 vs 12, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Athena
Athena
Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Athena vs Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Athena
858 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66

A 3-point LRV gap (69 vs 66) makes Athena the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Feather Gray
Feather Gray
Balboa Mist vs Feather Gray
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58

A 7-point LRV gap (66 vs 58) makes Balboa Mist the marginally brighter of the two.

Bachelor Blue
Bachelor Blue
Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Bachelor Blue vs Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 24), opening up a space where Bachelor Blue encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Mineral Alloy
Mineral Alloy
Balboa Mist vs Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Coastline
Coastline
Balboa Mist vs Coastline
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34

At LRV 66 vs 34, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Comet
Comet
Balboa Mist vs Comet
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 36), opening up a space where Comet encloses it.

Andes Summit
Andes Summit
Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Andes Summit vs Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 14, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Evening Dove
Evening Dove
Balboa Mist vs Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12

At LRV 66 vs 12, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Calm
Calm
Balboa Mist vs Calm
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Calm
OC-22 · LRV 76

A 10-point LRV gap (76 vs 66) makes Calm the marginally brighter of the two.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Light Pewter
Light Pewter
Balboa Mist vs Light Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Light Pewter
1464 · LRV 68

With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Lacey Pearl
Lacey Pearl
Balboa Mist vs Lacey Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Lacey Pearl
2108-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 66, Lacey Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Classic Gray
Classic Gray
Balboa Mist vs Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Classic Gray
OC-23 · LRV 74

A 8-point LRV gap (74 vs 66) makes Classic Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Barely There
Barely There
Balboa Mist vs Barely There
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Barely There
CSP-725 · LRV 78

Barely There reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Urban Sophisticate
Urban Sophisticate
Balboa Mist vs Urban Sophisticate
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Urban Sophisticate
CSP-160 · LRV 46

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 46), opening up a space where Urban Sophisticate encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Tyler Gray
Tyler Gray
Balboa Mist vs Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Tyler Gray
CW-50 · LRV 51

At LRV 66 vs 51, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Sea Salt
Sea Salt
Balboa Mist vs Sea Salt
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
OC-27 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Sea Salt
CSP-95 · LRV 61

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

RGB218, 214, 204
HSL43° 16% 83%
CMYK0 2 6 15
CIE LabL: 85.7 a: -0.4 b: 5.4
XYZX: 0.64 Y: 0.67 Z: 0.67

Manufacturer description

A goes-with-anything shade of pale gray with a slightly warm cast.

Attributed to Benjamin Moore catalog data ↗