PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreEdgecomb Grayvs Benjamin MooreBalboa Mist
Why this comparison. Balboa Mist is the grayer twin; Edgecomb Gray reads warmer once it’s on big walls.
Edgecomb Gray and Balboa Mist are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.88). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
#D2C9B7 · LRV 63
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-27
Balboa Mist
#D7CFC0 · LRV 70
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.88
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
7
Balboa Mist is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Balboa Mist: red-orange / warm
Balboa Mist: red-orange / warm
Balboa Mist is slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 63, 7-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Edgecomb Gray | Balboa Mist |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-173 | OC-27 |
| Hex | #D2C9B7 | #D7CFC0 |
| RGB | 210, 201, 183 | 215, 207, 192 |
| LRV | 63 | 70 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK EDGECOMB GRAY
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK BALBOA MIST
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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