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 add character and warmth 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
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. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
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.
Bathroom walls painted Green Balsam evoke a serene forest retreat.
@emmalaik_designs
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.
House exterior siding in Green Balsam blends naturally with surrounding landscape.
@craftsmanupgrade
Shutters and trim in Green Balsam frame the classic home exterior.
@craftsmanupgrade
Brick exterior in Green Balsam creates rich, natural curb appeal.
@craftsmanupgrade
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.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in deep Green Balsam anchors the workspace.
@carpentrybydesign_
Cabinet doors finished in Green Balsam add sophisticated color to the kitchen.
@carpentrybydesign_
Lower cabinets in Green Balsam contrast beautifully with light upper shelving.
@carpentrybydesign_
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.