PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreBalboa Mistvs Benjamin MooreClassic Gray
Why this comparison. Both barely-there BM grays; Classic Gray is lighter and reads almost off-white next to Balboa Mist.
Balboa Mist and Classic Gray are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.58). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-27
Balboa Mist
#D7CFC0 · LRV 70
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-23
Classic Gray
#D7D2C5 · LRV 74
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.58
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
4
Classic Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Balboa Mist: red-orange / warm
Classic Gray: red-orange / warm
Classic Gray: red-orange / warm
Classic Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70, 4-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Balboa Mist | Classic Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-27 | OC-23 |
| Hex | #D7CFC0 | #D7D2C5 |
| RGB | 215, 207, 192 | 215, 210, 197 |
| LRV | 70 | 74 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK BALBOA MIST
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK CLASSIC GRAY
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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