Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist is a versatile and reflective White from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 118 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#DAD6CC
LRV
65.53
Balboa Mist in Real Rooms
Balboa Mist has a high LRV of 65.53 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a house, living room, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, kitchen, misc, home office and dining room.
4 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Balboa Mist acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Benjamin Moore OC-27 house exterior paint
@sherryhdesigns
Benjamin Moore OC-27 house exterior color
@brintonpainting
Bm Balboa Mist Exterior
@sherryhdesigns
Grey house hallway Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
@rebeccagillisdesigns
47 Living Room Photos
Choosing Balboa Mist for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Benjamin Moore OC-27 living room color
@mrandmrs.homebody
17 Bathroom Photos
Using Balboa Mist on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Benjamin Moore OC-27 bathroom color
@goldwillow
25 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Balboa Mist in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist bedroom color
@daniellescoastalstyle
9 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Balboa Mist adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist kitchen cabinets color
@irwincabinetworks
7 Kitchen Photos
Balboa Mist in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Benjamin Moore OC-27 kitchen color
@thepaintergirl21
5 Misc Photos
These photos show Balboa Mist in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Benjamin Moore OC-27 wall paint foyer color
@thepaintergirl21
Benjamin Moore OC-27 painted furniture paint
@holmes_sells_homes_yyc_realtor
Benjamin Moore OC-27 painted furniture paint
@holmes_sells_homes_yyc_realtor
Oc-27 Wall Paint
@kmddesignsnj
Light grey hall Balboa Mist by BM paint
@swwproperties
2 Home Office Photos
In a workspace, Balboa Mist helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Benjamin Moore OC-27 home office paint
@michellegentileinteriors
Bm Balboa Mist Home Office
@r_tizzle_instagrizzle
2 Dining Room Photos
Pairing Balboa Mist with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist Dining Room
@aspainting2003
Dining Room
@mickeysstagingsolutions
