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Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist OC-27

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

OC-27

About Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore

Balboa Mist OC-27 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 67% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 67.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dad6cc

RGB: 218, 214, 204

Hue43°

Saturation16%

Lightness83%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Balboa Mist from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

OC-27

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Balboa Mist looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Balboa Mist OC-27 a warm or cool color?
Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Balboa Mist?
Balboa Mist sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Balboa Mist?
Brightness is about 67%. Saturation is around 16%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #dad6cc. The RGB value is 218, 214, 204.
Is Balboa Mist better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Balboa Mist has brightness around 67%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Balboa Mist?
You can match Balboa Mist with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Balboa Mist work best in a home?
Balboa Mist works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Balboa Mist compare to a pure white paint?
Balboa Mist is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Balboa Mist in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

OC-27

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Balboa Mist in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

OC-27

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Balboa Mist. They add contrast without clashing.

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

OC-27

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Balboa Mist. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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Campfire Ash

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