Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27): closest Sherwin-Williams matches

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Sherwin-Williams color is Winter Walk (SW 9628), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.63 (practically identical). The next closest are Limewash (SW 9589, Delta E 1.03) and Drift of Mist (SW 9166, Delta E 1.06).

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 65.53 for Balboa Mist (OC-27). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Winter Walk has a published LRV of 66.377.

Benjamin Moore publishes Balboa Mist (OC-27) as hex #DAD6CC. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.