Green Balsam
Green Balsam is a green paint color from Behr, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its green and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#a0ac9eLRV
38.67
Green Balsam in Rooms
Follow Green Balsam from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Bathroom Photo
Green Balsam (PPU11-15) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Bathroom walls painted Green Balsam evoke a serene forest retreat.
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3 House Photos
The green, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows and roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim guide the final sample decision.
House exterior siding in Green Balsam blends naturally with surrounding landscape.
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Shutters and trim in Green Balsam frame the classic home exterior.
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Brick exterior in Green Balsam creates rich, natural curb appeal.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The repetition of doors, drawers and shadow lines can draw different notes from Green Balsam (PPU11-15). The green, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in deep Green Balsam anchors the workspace.
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Cabinet doors finished in Green Balsam add sophisticated color to the kitchen.
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Lower cabinets in Green Balsam contrast beautifully with light upper shelving.
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Similar Colors
Planetary Silver reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 39), opening up a space where Green Balsam encloses it.
Evening White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 39), opening up a space where Green Balsam encloses it.
Complementary Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (39 vs 31) makes Green Balsam the marginally brighter of the two.
Green Balsam reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr's Green Balsam (PPU11-15) is a serene and sophisticated shade that brings a touch of nature indoors. This muted green tone evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony, making it perfect for creating a calming atmosphere in any space. Green Balsam pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and natural wood tones to enhance its earthy appeal. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings and decor, this versatile hue adds a refreshing and timeless aesthetic to any room. 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