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Balboa Mist
A pale gray with a gentle violet undertone
Balboa Mist is a light gray for walls and cabinetry. Use it with white trim, darker gray details, and wood furniture.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Soft violet
- Light reflectance
- 65.53 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
Color & light
Color and lighting
A soft violet undertone can become clearer in cool light.
Lightness
65.53 LRVA light neutral with a little more depth than white.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 218
- Green
- 214
- Blue
- 204
HSL
- Hue
- 43°
- Saturation
- 16%
- Lightness
- 83%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The gray looks light and soft.
Cool or indirect light
A faint violet cast may appear.
Warm evening light
It takes on a warmer gray tone.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Balboa Mist in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Pale gray walls complement the curved sofa and timber chair.
Dining room
Gray walls frame cream chairs and the round wood table.
Kitchen cabinets
Pale gray cabinets work with light counters and timber stools.
Bedroom
Gray walls complement cream bedding and the woven bench.
Home office
Gray shelves frame the wood desk and leather chair.
Bathroom
Pale gray paint complements the timber vanity and light shower tile.
Exterior
See Balboa Mist on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Gray siding contrasts gently with the stone chimney and pale trim.
Front door
The gray door sits beside warm stone and black metal railings.
Shutters & trim
Gray shutters frame windows among green climbing plants.
Fences & garden structures
Gray fencing backs the bench and white flowering borders.
Stucco
Pale gray stucco defines the arched doorway beside the stone terrace.
Garage door
The gray garage door blends with the pale brick facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Balboa Mist
Light and dark
White and charcoal add clear contrast.
- Balboa MistOC-27 · Main color
- Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
- Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and navy bring in more color.
- Balboa MistOC-27 · Main color
- October Mist1495 · Second color
- Hale NavyHC-154 · Accent color
Warm accents
A warm neutral with an earthy accent.
- Balboa MistOC-27 · Main color
- Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
- Country RedwoodHC-183 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Lighter and darker grays from Benjamin Moore
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