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Balsam

We've categorized Balsam as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore coordinating accent choices and full color data below.

Hex

#4D7256

LRV

15.32

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Light Reflectance Value
15.32
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
Rich
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Balsam
White Heron
Balsam vs White Heron
Balsam
White Heron
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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White Heron
OC-57 · LRV 87

At LRV 87 vs 15, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.

Balsam
Crisp Khaki
Balsam vs Crisp Khaki
Balsam
Crisp Khaki
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Crisp Khaki
234 · LRV 55

At LRV 55 vs 15, Crisp Khaki is decisively the brighter choice.

Balsam
Cloud White
Balsam vs Cloud White
Balsam
Cloud White
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Cloud White
967 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 15, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Balsam
Gray Owl
Balsam vs Gray Owl
Balsam
Gray Owl
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65

Gray Owl reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 15), opening up a space where Balsam encloses it.

Similar Colors

Balsam
Gothic Green
Balsam vs Gothic Green
Balsam
Gothic Green
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Gothic Green
637 · LRV 16

With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Balsam
Peale Green
Balsam vs Peale Green
Balsam
Peale Green
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Peale Green
HC-121 · LRV 14

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Balsam
Cat's Eye
Balsam vs Cat's Eye
Balsam
Cat's Eye
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Cat's Eye
2036-10 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Balsam
Steamed Spinach
Balsam vs Steamed Spinach
Balsam
Steamed Spinach
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Steamed Spinach
643 · LRV 16

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Balsam
Black Raspberry
Balsam vs Black Raspberry
Balsam
Black Raspberry
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Black Raspberry
2072-20 · LRV 7

Balsam reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Balsam
Peerage
Balsam vs Peerage
Balsam
Peerage
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Peerage
CC-36 · LRV 7

A 8-point LRV gap (15 vs 7) makes Balsam the marginally brighter of the two.

Balsam
Velvet Cloak
Balsam vs Velvet Cloak
Balsam
Velvet Cloak
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Velvet Cloak
CSP-480 · LRV 5

Balsam reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Balsam
Lazy Afternoon
Balsam vs Lazy Afternoon
Balsam
Lazy Afternoon
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Lazy Afternoon
1378 · LRV 18

Lazy Afternoon reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Balsam
Kalamata
Balsam vs Kalamata
Balsam
Kalamata
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Kalamata
AF-630 · LRV 11

A 4-point LRV gap (15 vs 11) makes Balsam the marginally brighter of the two.

Balsam
Raspberry Ice
Balsam vs Raspberry Ice
Balsam
Raspberry Ice
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Raspberry Ice
2072-70 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 15, Raspberry Ice is decisively the brighter choice.

Balsam
Dark Purple
Balsam vs Dark Purple
Balsam
Dark Purple
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6

A 10-point LRV gap (15 vs 6) makes Balsam the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Balsam
Raleigh Green
Balsam vs Raleigh Green
Balsam
Raleigh Green
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Balsam
567 · LRV 15
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Raleigh Green
CW-525 · LRV 19

A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Raleigh Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#4D7256
RGB77, 114, 86
HSL135° 19% 37%
CMYK32 0 25 55
CIE LabL: 44.6 a: -19.5 b: 11.4
XYZX: 0.11 Y: 0.14 Z: 0.11