What is the HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist?

The exact hexadecimal code for Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) is #DDD9D0. Its sRGB values are R: 221, G: 217, B: 208.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Balboa Mist?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist is 65.5. This makes it a light, luminous color that bounces significant natural light.

What is the best cheap dupe for Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist?

The best budget match for Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist is Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) with a 99.8% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 0), saving $12 per gallon.

What undertones does Balboa Mist have?

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist features Warm Gray, Lilac Undertone, Creamy Greige undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Benjamin MooreCode: OC-27Grays & Greiges

Balboa Mist

A warm and inviting pale greige with subtle violet-taupe undertones that brings graceful elegance to formal living areas.

Dominant Undertones:

Warm GrayLilac UndertoneCreamy Greige

Est. Price: $94/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

65.5/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$46/gal

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Balboa Mist

HEX: #DDD9D0 • LRV: 65.5

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See Balboa Mist on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Balboa Mist#DDD9D0

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#DDD9D0

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

221, 217, 208

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

65.5%

Reflects Light

HSL

42°, 16%, 84%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,2,6,13

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$94/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Balboa Mist

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$460 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

99.8% Match

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9166)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0

LRV Comparison:65.5 vs 69

"Flawless Match (Undetectable difference on wall)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Behr Alternative

98.8% Match

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Silver Drop

Behr (790E-2)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $46 per gallon

49% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0.46

LRV Comparison:65.5 vs 67

"Flawless Match (Undetectable difference on wall)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#3Farrow & Ball Alternative

97.6% Match

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Ammonite

Farrow & Ball (No. 274)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0.92

LRV Comparison:65.5 vs 65

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

94% Match

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Gossamer Veil

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9165)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.72

LRV Comparison:65.5 vs 62

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Balboa Mist Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Drift of Mist	SW 9166	99.8%	0	$82	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Ammonite	No. 274	97.6%	0.92	$145	View Specs
Behr	Silver Drop	790E-2	98.8%	0.46	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	77.3%	5.2	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Swiss Coffee	7002-16	84.5%	3.71	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Balboa Mist

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Balboa Mist in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Balboa Mist

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist?

The official hexadecimal color code is #DDD9D0. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 221, Green: 217, Blue: 208.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Balboa Mist?

Balboa Mist has an LRV of 65.5. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Balboa Mist?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166), scoring a 99.8% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $12 per gallon.