Balboa MQ4-55 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABD0D9, LRV 61 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Rosette from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABD0D9 · MQ4-55
Balboa
61%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Balboa Technical Profile
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Balboa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Balboa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBalboa
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBlue Rosette
Blue Rosette
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tropical Lagoon
PPG
Nearly identical
Stream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cool Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer Sky
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Bay Marina
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Glacier Point
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gift of the Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Emily
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Balboa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Balboa
#ABD0D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8290B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Balboa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Balboa Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Balboa.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Balboa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Balboa have?
Balboa by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Balboa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Balboa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Balboa are Blue Rosette by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tropical Lagoon by PPG (a near-identical match), Sailing Club by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Balboa's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Balboa?
Balboa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Balboa's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.