Balboa
There is more to Behr Balboa (MQ4-55) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A blue undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. 23 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
Hex
#afd3daLRV
58.36
Balboa in Rooms
Follow Balboa from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
4 Misc Photos
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Wall surface glows with soft Balboa hue throughout the space.
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Children's room walls in Balboa create a playful yet calming retreat.
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Contemporary walls finished in Balboa suit minimalist design schemes.
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Natural wood tones complement soft Balboa walls in this japandi-inspired space.
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2 Bathroom Photos
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let window light, mirrors and focused task lighting and tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures guide the final sample decision.
Bathroom walls wrapped in calming Balboa create spa-like serenity.
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Clean lines and minimal fixtures emphasize Balboa's understated elegance.
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3 Kitchen Photos
3 kitchen images trace Balboa (MQ4-55) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Backsplash tiles painted in Balboa add subtle color to cabinetry.
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Painted backsplash in Balboa complements stainless steel appliances.
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Kitchen walls in Balboa brighten the cooking and dining area.
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7 Living Room Photos
Balboa (MQ4-55) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.
Living room walls painted Balboa establish a welcoming atmosphere.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
5 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Balboa (MQ4-55) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Cabinet doors in Balboa provide a fresh alternative to wood.
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Upper and lower cabinetry finished in Balboa maximizes visual interest.
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Shaker-style cabinets painted Balboa suit traditional kitchen layouts.
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Compact kitchen cabinets in Balboa brighten a smaller footprint.
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Island cabinetry in Balboa anchors the kitchen workspace.
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1 House Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Balboa (MQ4-55) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Victorian trim and walls painted Balboa honor classic architecture.
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image trace Balboa (MQ4-55) through the slower pace of morning and night. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Balboa paint wraps the bedroom in a calm, restful atmosphere.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 58), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Balboa reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 58 vs 40, Balboa is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
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