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BehrPPU11-15

Green Balsam

Often used for its versatile qualities, Green Balsam remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#a0ac9e

LRV

38.67

Light Reflectance Value
38.67
medium

Green Balsam in Real Rooms

Green Balsam has a medium-high LRV of 38.67 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, Green Balsam brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Behr Green Balsam bathroom color review

Behr Green Balsam bathroom color review

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3 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Green Balsam has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Behr Green Balsam exterior

Behr Green Balsam exterior

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Behr Green Balsam exterior color review

Behr Green Balsam exterior color review

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Behr Green Balsam exterior color

Behr Green Balsam exterior color

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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Green Balsam on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Behr PPU11-15 kitchen cabinets

Behr PPU11-15 kitchen cabinets

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Behr Green Balsam kitchen cabinets

Behr Green Balsam kitchen cabinets

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Behr Green Balsam kitchen cabinets color

Behr Green Balsam kitchen cabinets color

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Color Codes

HEX#a0ac9e
RGB160, 172, 158
HSL111° 8% 65%
CMYK7 0 8 33
CIE LabL: 69.1 a: -6.9 b: 5.8
XYZX: 35.42 Y: 39.45 Z: 38.09