Balboa Mist BM OC-27

Balboa Mist LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) has an LRV of 65.53, placing it in the light depth range. Its color family is Greige, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a surface reflects. At this level, Balboa Mist can keep a room relatively bright while offering more depth than a higher-LRV white. Its warm undertone may appear more noticeable next to cool grays or under lighting that emphasizes yellow. North-facing rooms often receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms tend to receive warmer, more direct light. As a result, the balance between gray and beige can look different across rooms. Check a sample beside existing trim, flooring, and countertops, since those materials can influence the perceived undertone. A change in sheen can also alter how light reflects from the painted surface.

Balboa Mist in other brands

Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1), with an LRV of 69.0 and ΔE 0.8, is a near-identical measured match. Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21), at LRV 66.0 and ΔE 0.9, is also near-identical. Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166), with an LRV of 69.0 and ΔE 1.1, is very close. Valspar Tempered Gray (4004-1A), at ΔE 1.6, and Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637), at ΔE 2.0, are close measured alternatives. Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A), with an LRV of 73.84 and ΔE 2.1, offers another close option. In ΔE 2000 comparisons, values below 1 indicate near-identical colors, while values from 1 to 2 indicate very close colors. Differences can still become apparent on large surfaces or beside contrasting finishes.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Light Pewter (1464), with an LRV of 67.52 and ΔE 0.7, is slightly lighter and near-identical by measured color difference. It may suit a room where a small increase in reflectance is preferred without a major color change. Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20), at LRV 68.64 and ΔE 0.8, is also lighter and near-identical by the supplied measurement. For a darker alternative, Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28) has an LRV of 61.52 and ΔE 1.9, making it very close in color while reflecting less light. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), at LRV 63.09 and ΔE 2.2, is another darker choice with a close but visible measured difference. Balboa Mist provides a light greige baseline; the higher-LRV options may help brighten a room, while the lower-LRV options can increase contrast. Test the shades on adjacent walls to compare their appearance throughout the day.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Balboa Mist.